>>Novelty events.
I guess most of the events were new at some point. Given that running was probably around in the cave man era, javelin a little later etc. Cycling events were in the first modern Olympics, but I doubt very much in the same format they are now.
I have really enjoyed watching the BMX and cross country cycling events and we did really well at them, especially considering the lack of funding in some cases.
What's more they are trendy and that will likely encourage the youngsters to participate and enjoy the games, exercise more and participate in sports rather than sitting behind games consoles and that must be a good thing.
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