10 mysteries of the Olympics

POSTED: 09:53 AM PDT Aug 09, 2012 UPDATED: 11:42 AM PDT Aug 09, 2012

Ever wonder why Olympians bite their medals? Find the answer to this and other mysteries of the Olympic games.

Olympic Mysteries - Montano — 7 / 11

Who's the runner with the flower in her hair? That's U.S. 800-meter champion Alysia Montano, who wears a flower in her hair every race to signify strength and femininity.

Olympic Mysteries - Generic

Olympic Mysteries - Tape

Olympic Mysteries - French

Olympic Mysteries - Medal Biting

Olympic Mysteries - Neon Shoes

Olympic Mysteries - Flowers

Olympic Mysteries - Montano

Olympic Mysteries - Volleyball Sand

Olympic Mysteries - Mascots

Olympic Mysteries - Pink Douglas

Olympic Mysteries - Swim Caps

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