Pam Keller (Italy) shared these interesting history facts about Italy and the Olympic Games.

1. Italy first competed at the Olympic Games in 1896.

2. In London, 1908, Italian Dorando Pietri needed to be helped across the finish line of the marathon, and was declared the winner before being later disqualified in favor of Johnny Hayes of the USA.

3. In 1928, gymnast Luigina Giavotti became the youngest medalist of all time, when he helped the Italian gymnastics team pick up a silver. He was 11 years and 302 days old.

5 bonus points to Italy for the great article!