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Olympics / 1908 / MarathonTHE MARATHON Dorando Pietri passing through Wembley. He finished first but was disqualified because he was helped at the finish. He was awarded a special cup
4th Gordon Bennett Trophy, Selwyn Francis Edge (Napier for Britain) learning Athy control; later disqualified despite finishing. Date: 2nd July 1903
Nelsons arrival in Goldfield, Nervada, Battling Nelson vs Joe Gans, Boxing, Gans dropped Nelson repeatedly during the bout, but could not knock him out
Disqualified! by Henry RountreeAn illustration of a dog contest moments after a British Bulldog has stolen the judges bowler hat
DORANDOs MARATHON 1908Pietri Dorando of Italy wins the marathon from Windsor to the Olympic stadium, but because he is assisted during the final metres he is disqualified
Olympics / 1908 / MarathonTHE MARATHON Dorando of Italy finishes first but is disqualified because he is helped at the finish : however he is awarded a special medal