MELBOURNE, Australia — EDITORS — With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking back at the history of Summer Games. This story was published in The Charleston News and Courier on Dec. 6, 1956, during the Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. It was written by Murray Rose, an Associated Press sports writer and editor for 46 years who died in 1999 at the age of 84. The problem for most was complicated by conflicting reports from Hungary and Austria on the whereabouts and conditions of their families. The athletes were grimfaced and more tightlipped than ever as the hour of decision neared for their drastic step.

Source: International New York Times August 03, 2020 17:48 UTC