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The Top 10 Sports That Should Be in the Summer Olympics: Fan’s Opinion

Summer Olympics

With numerous sporting events already scheduled for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, some fans may think there are already enough athletic contests for the event. However, there are many great sports that would generate a lot more fan interest than some of what is on this year’s Summer Olympic schedule.

Take a closer look at the top 10 sports that should be in the Summer Olympics:

10. Bowling

Bowling recently became an official high school sport in Louisiana. Also, my alma mater, Tulane University, now has bowling as an NCAA sport. A spot in the Summer Olympics would confirm that bowlers are world class athletes.

9. Horse racing

Winning the Triple Crown is one of the most prestigious accomplishments in all of sports. But if horse racing becomes a Summer Olympic event, would it be the Quadruple Crown every four years?

8. Cheerleading

If this becomes a Summer Olympic event, the debate would finally be over as to whether or not cheerleading is a sport. Cheerleading would also be a great opportunity for the Summer Olympics to have a coed sport.

7. Hot dog eating

Personally, I find food eating contests disgusting. But it’s not about how I feel. It’s all about what’s best for the Summer Olympics. And what personifies summer more than eating hot dogs?

6. Fishing

Freshwater or saltwater, fishing would be an awesome sport to add. Of course, each boat would need a judge to ensure that the fish could be instantly measured, weighed and released.

5. Pro wrestling

For years Americans and Russians have competed against each other in both pro wrestling and the Summer Olympics. Besides, who wouldn’t want to see Kurt Angle win another gold medal?