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Swedish athlete Eric Lemming aim his javelin during the 1906 Intercalated Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, April 1906. Though Lemimng won a gold medal with his world record throw of 176ft 10in, the 1906 games are considered unofficial games and are not included in Olympics history. Lemming, however, went on to win gold medals at both the next two Olympics as well. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) 176-10 WR

Swedish athlete Eric Lemming aim his javelin during the 1906 Intercalated Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, April 1906. Though Lemimng won a gold medal with his world record throw of 176ft 10in, the 1906 games are considered unofficial games and are not included in Olympics history. Lemming, however, went on to win gold medals at both the next two Olympics as well. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)   176-10  WR