Question of the Day #177 · September 16, 2026
In the 1904 Olympics, gymnast George Eyser won six medals in a single day despite having what physical characteristic?
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A wooden leg
George Eyser competed with a wooden prosthetic leg and still collected six gymnastics medals in one day. His 1904 haul included three gold medals, making his performance one of the Games’ most remarkable feats.