This article explores some of the unique and sometimes surprising rules governing the Olympic Games, including the prohibition against vocalizations by equestrians and restrictions on nail polish colors for gymnasts.
Last summer, the Games took place in Paris, France, with the United States of America finishing at the top of the standings, securing 40 gold medals. China came in second, despite having the same number of gold medals as the US. However, they fell short in the silver medal count, with only 27 compared to Team USA's 44. Overall, China finished seventh – their lowest position since Athens 2004.
Nevertheless, athletes like Keely Hodgkinson, Bryony Page, Toby Roberts, and Tom Pidcock managed to clinch gold medals for their respective countries. \It is fascinating to delve into the history of Olympic rules and regulations. For instance, did you know that in equestrian competitions, riders are forbidden from using their voice during the event? This rule stems from 1932 when Swedish equestrian Bertil Sandstrom was accused of making clicking sounds at his horse, a violation of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) rules at the time. Sandstrom claimed the noise originated from his new saddle squeaking, but after an investigation by the Appeals Committee, comprised of FEI President Guy Henry, FEI Vice President Clarence von Rosen of Sweden, and FEI Secretary General Georges Hector of France, the Swedish competitor was stripped of his silver medal position and relegated to last place. Interestingly, despite this penalty, his score was reportedly allowed to stand for the team event, even though it was deemed null and void for the individual competition.\Another intriguing regulation pertains to gymnasts and their nail polish choices. Competitors are permitted to apply neutral colors of nail polish, but specific colors are banned by the International Olympic Committee. This ban has several underlying reasons. One reason is that certain colors could potentially distract judges while they are evaluating each gymnast's routine. Additionally, the ban allows judges to assess the health of a gymnast's nails, as different natural nail colors can sometimes indicate potential deficiencies or diseases
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