WSJ Frequently Asked Questions > Myths versus Facts > MYTH: There must be two World Championship competitions held before an event can be included in the Olympics.
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TRUTH: The IOC changed that rule in 2007 and world championships are not required prior to inclusion. The original criterion had past exceptions. The most notable was the inclusion of the women’s marathon in the 1984 L.A. Games after one World Championships in 1983. February 2009 marked the first
Women’s Ski Jumping World Championships in Liberec, Czech Republic.
Last updated on January 9, 2010 by WSJ USA
