Google search Eddie the Eagle. Also see Jamaican bobsled team 1988 version. They haven’t cancelled ski jumping or bobsledding as far as I can see
Hell, a woman marathoner ran/walked this year and barely finished in a time under 4 hours. She was almost 1.5 hours slower than the Olympic qualifying time. They will keep holding the marathon even though she was not competitive.
Google search Eddie the Eagle. Also see Jamaican bobsled team 1988 version. They haven’t cancelled ski jumping or bobsledding as far as I can see
Hell, a woman marathoner ran/walked this year and barely finished in a time under 4 hours. She was almost 1.5 hours slower than the Olympic qualifying time. They will keep holding the marathon even though she was not competitive.