These athletes are remembered today for their bravery and their great achievements. Some Olympians, like the weightlifter Charles Vinci, are remembered for funnier things. Weightlifters cannot compete if they are too heavy. In1956 Vinci was told fifteen minutes before his event that he was200 grams too heavy. So Vinci cut all his hair off and was then allowed to take part. He won a gold medal and set a wold record after his haircut!