TIL that at the 2006 Winter Olympics, a Norwegian coach handed a spare ski pole to a Canadian after she broke hers during a relay race. The Canadian skier went on to win a silver medal. Canadian citizens were so appreciative they collectively gave the coach more than 5 tons of Maple Syrup.

http://www.cccski.com/Events/Events-Info/Olympic-Games/Torino,-Italy,-2006/Norweigan-coach-honoured-for-sportsmanship.aspx#.VRv6S_nF9HV



Submitted April 01, 2015 at 07:44PM by Nugatorysurplusage http://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/3124b8/til_that_at_the_2006_winter_olympics_a_norwegian/