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Dog sled, ski ballet and other sports you could once see at the Winter Olympics

Cathy Fechoz of France performs her routine during the ski ballet competition at the Olympic Games in Albertville, France, in 1992.

For many decades, Olympic Games included "demonstration sports." Some, like curling, became part of the permanent roster. But others, like skijoring, didn't stick around.

(Image credit: Chris Cole)

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