16 crazy Olympic sports that actually exist – CBS News

The Summer Olympics are full of some of the most iconic sporting events of all time. But what about the little-known sports that could use some much-needed love? These 16 sports aren’t so famous but they are, in fact, Olympic events.

Race walking, also know as speed walking, debuted at the 1908 Games. Today, race walking seems to be at it most competitive, with every Olympic record being broken at the 2012 London Olympics.