For the first time ever the Olympics were televised around the world and it could be argued that the Games truly began its journey to the mega event they are today. Rome owed the Olympics.

Tributes have been paid to Dick McTaggart, the only Scottish boxer to win an Olympic gold medal, who has died aged 89.

JUST A LITTLE BIT. YEAH. WE’RE OUT HERE AT PALISADES TAHOE, OF COURSE, HOME OF THE 1960 WINTER OLYMPICS. THE OLYMPIC LEGACY LIVES ON HERE. AND WE’LL BE TELLING YOU ABOUT THAT ALL MORNING LONG ...

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His world indoor best of 7' 1 1/4" in 1959 launched him on a high jump career that spanned two Olympics and nine national titles. During his career, Thomas broke the outdoor world record three times, ...