Following two fatal explosions at the Boston Marathon, we look back at moments in sporting history when events have been marred by terrorism.
Munich Olympics, 1972:
The 1972 attack is globally recognised as the darkest day in Olympic history. During the Games in Munich, Palestinian militant group Black September took members of the Israeli national team hostage and, after a 16-hour siege, killed 11 athletes and coaches together with one German police officer. The aftermath marked the first time in Olympic history that competition was suspended in order for a memorial service to be held in the Olympic Stadium.
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