Controversy In 1912, strict rules regarding amateurism were in effect for athletes participating in the Olympics. Athletes who received money prizes for competitions, were sports teachers, or had competed previously against professionals, were not considered amateurs. They were barred from competition.
controversy in 1912 strict rules regarding amateurism were in effect for athletes participating in the olympics athletes who received money prizes for competitions were sports teachers or had competed previously against professionals were not considered amateurs they were barred from competition