As the Olympic torch struggles to find its way to London, the world waits anxiously for the Summer Olympic Games to begin.
The London 2012 games should be one for the ages, with huge rivalries and showdowns soon to be settled.
Throughout the history of the Olympics, though, there were several events that haven't really garnered much excitement from spectators or competitors alike.
Simply put, the International Olympic Committee approved some sports that were too violent, too uncompetitive, or just plain stupid.
From Tug of War to Live Pigeon Shooting, take a look at the 10 weirdest sports in Olympic history.
10. Swimming Obstacle Race
The 200-meter Swimming Obstacle Race made the Olympic sport cut only once in the 1900 Summer Games in Paris with Australian Fred Lane taking home the gold. Lane and his fellow competitors had to deal with three obstacles throughout the race.
First, the swimmers had to climb over a pole. Then, they had to make their way over a row of boats. And, as the final obstacle, the competitors had to swim under another row of boats before crossing the finish line.
We wonder how Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte would fare in this Swimming Obstacle Race if it existed today.
This actually looks pretty awesome
9. Tug of War
Tug of War was a track and field Olympic sport in the 1900, 1904, 1908, 1912, and 1920 games.
This grade school game consisted of teams of eight on each side of the rope. To win, one team had to pull its opposition six feet -- or, if the five minute time limit had expired, the team which pulled its opponents the furthest would receive the victory.
The most controversial tug of war match occurred in the 1908 games, when Great Britain took home the gold despite protests from the U.S. that the Brits wore illegal footwear.
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