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Three Most Underrated Olympic Track Sports

By: Pat Caputo

1. The high jump - Once people start jumping over bars that are taller than Yao Ming, they move in the category of remarkable.
2. The high hurdles - It only takes one clip of the hurdles, and a runner is often done.Yet, they have move so quickly to win this race.
3. The 200-meter dash. Everybody talks about the 100, and I love it, too, but the curve coming out the 200 meter event provides genuine excitement.

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