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50 Greatest Event Flops in History

FLOP No. 32 – Munich Olympics Massacre (1972)

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David Adler
Aug 23, 2025
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Munich Olympics 1972 Hostage Standoff

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The Promise: A return to peace. The “Happy Games” were meant to show a modern, open Germany, moving past its past.

What Happened: Palestinian terrorists took 11 Israeli athletes hostage in the Olympic Village. The standoff ended in a botched rescue attempt—killing all hostages. The world watched it unfold on live TV.

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