The 12 Most Bizarre Olympic Games Moments

For centuries, the Olympics have celebrated the most impressive athletes in sport. We've collected a dozen of the weirdest moments in honor of the games, which start next month. From a shemale to a guy who couldn't pee for his urine test, from a guy who pierced his head to a fellow shot while competing (and still won gold!) it's all here.

10: Edwin Flack and his Butler: In the Athens games of 1896, considered the first modern era Olympic Games, Edwin Flack won both the 800 and 1500 meter races. This made him Australia's first Olympic champion. But it was his performance in the marathon that gets him on this list. Flack employed his butler to bicycle alongside him, keeping the Ozzie supplied with refreshments. Sadly, the plan failed -- because the butler, not the runner, collapsed.