Useless But Compelling Facts - August 2008 Answer
Last month we asked you to tell us how Hicks was awarded Olympic Gold in the 1904 games, even though he didn’t actually cross the finish line first. This month’s prize winner comes to us from The Hague, Netherlands. where Cor van den Beukel at Shell Information Technology correctly noted that Frederick Lorz appeared at the finish first—unfortunately, it was discovered he enjoyed a leisurely ride in a car from mile 9 to 18, and with Lorz disqualified, the medal went to Hicks. Congratulations, Cor!!
