Yes, pistol duelling was an Olympic sport like, people actually shooting at each other.

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Yes, pistol duelling was an Olympic sport — like, people actually shooting at each other. For fun.

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Black and white photo of a tug-of-war competition at the 1920 Olympics, with spectators in the background and athletes pulling on opposite sides of a rope

A synchronized swimmer in a red swimsuit performs a routine, smiling and raising one arm, with a swimming pool and lane divider visible in the background

A lifeguard in red shorts stands in shallow water, holding a yellow surf rescue board. The image focuses on the lower body and the rescue board

Historical photo of a crowd gathered around a large hot air balloon prepared for launch

A woman in an artist's studio paints on a canvas. She is wearing a denim shirt, brown apron, and holding a palette and brush. The background shows art supplies

People with number tags (55, 57, 62) participate in a shooting competition, standing in line and aiming at targets. Spent cartridges cover the ground

A vintage black-and-white photograph shows Boles, U.S.A., aiming a rifle outdoors, dated 1921. He is dressed in military uniform with a wide-brimmed hat

A person in athletic wear climbs a rope in a gym setting, with two other individuals exercising in the background

Inflatable water park with various obstacles and slides floating on the ocean near a sandy beach

Five swimmers diving into a pool in unison, creating splashes as they enter the water. The image captures them from an underwater perspective

A man in athletic attire is outside, swinging a heavy kettlebell on a sports field

I don’t know who the people in the image are. Three men in suits with pistols and fencing masks standing under awnings

A speedboat, labeled with the number 10, zooms across the water in a high-speed race against a backdrop of scenic cliffs

Three people shoot arrows into the air with bows during an outdoor archery event

A person in horseback riding gear is practicing vaulting moves on a horse led by a long line in an indoor arena

Close-up of a croquet mallet and a blue ball in a croquet hoop on a grassy lawn