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What is the blue riband race in the Olympics?

Anonymous

∙ 17y ago

Updated: 4/28/2022

There are many. In swimming, it is the 100 meter freestyle. In rowing, is is the men's eights. In athletics, it is the 100 meter dash. Whichever event within a sport garners the most attention and prestige could be called its blue riband (blue ribbon) event.

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