What violation caused Jim Thorpe to lose his Olympic titles?
Playing semi-professional baseball
Doping
Bribery
Professionalism in another sport
Answer
Playing semi-professional baseball violated the strict amateurism rules of the time, which prohibited athletes from receiving any form of compensation for their athletic endeavors. As a result, Thorpe was stripped of his Olympic titles and medals, a decision that was not reversed until 1982, 29 years after his death.
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