Victory moustaches, killing loop: history of the Olympic Games of 1972 in Munich

Munich divided life of the Olympic Games on before and after. Competitions rich in records were saddened by political aspects. Since then started the dark period of Games — the period of boycotts and open confrontations. Black September Even before start of Game were saddened by not admission of Rhodesia. The African country wished to participate in the Olympic Games, however International Olympic Committee set a severe condition: the Olympic team has to be called as "Southern Rhodesia", and athletes — to represent United Kingdom. Shortly before the opening ceremony to Munich there arrived delegation. Representatives of the state ignored requirements International Olympic Committee, on equipment was...