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Olympic Fair Play: Stories of Sportsmanship and Respect
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Which Olympic athlete famously refused to accept a gold medal in 1960 because he felt he had not won it fairly?
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Herb Elliott
💡 Explanation:
Herb Elliott, an Australian middle-distance runner, refused to accept the gold medal in the 1500 meters at the 1960 Rome Olympics because he believed he had benefited from an unfair advantage when his main competitor, Michel Jazy, fell during the race.