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Duck, Duck, Gold!

The Olympic Tale of Bobby Pearce

A mother duck and her ducklings swimming together in the water

At the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, Australian rower Bobby Pearce was cruising toward victory when an unexpected obstacle appeared: a family of ducks paddled into his lane. Instead of plowing through, Pearce stopped mid‑race to let the ducks pass, watched patiently as they crossed, then surged ahead to win the race — and eventually the gold medal.


It’s a moment that became Olympic legend, reminding us that sportsmanship and grace can be just as memorable as victory itself.

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