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RETRO FIND: Adorable infants competed for gold at 'Toddler Tryouts'

It might not be as competitive as the Olympics, but it sure was cuter.

RETRO FIND: Adorable infants competed for gold at 'Toddler Tryouts'

It might not be as competitive as the Olympics, but it sure was cuter.

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RETRO FIND: Adorable infants competed for gold at 'Toddler Tryouts'

It might not be as competitive as the Olympics, but it sure was cuter.

The 2024 Summer Olympics are almost here, but Paris will not be half as cute as these competitors from 1987.Toddlers from the Des Moines metro area gathered to test their skills in the “Toddler Tryouts.” An obstacle course proved no match to these tough tykes as they climbed and tottered over every barrier. Others faced off in a crawling race, though some decided wrestling was more their speed.Another highlight was the volleyballoon competition. One athlete gained ground by using their head and not their hands.WATCH these mini-athletes take on every challenge in this hilariously cute video.If you liked this story, here are a few more blasts from the past.Potty-trained chicken also wore makeup in retro findGifted as a baby chick, Ruffles became her owner’s best friend and an unexpected critic of late-night shows. Their story is a must-watch.WATCH: Man went way beyond cooking eggs on hot sidewalkHeard of cooking eggs on the sidewalk? This man used a manhole cover to take it to the next level.Cute alert! These dog and duck besties are friendship goals in adorable retro findNeed a wholesome pick-me-up? Watch as two adorable pet BFFs, a dog and a duck, spend a day together in 2009.

The 2024 Summer Olympics are almost here, but Paris will not be half as cute as these competitors from 1987.

Toddlers from the Des Moines metro area gathered to test their skills in the “Toddler Tryouts.” An obstacle course proved no match to these tough tykes as they climbed and tottered over every barrier. Others faced off in a crawling race, though some decided wrestling was more their speed.

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Another highlight was the volleyballoon competition. One athlete gained ground by using their head and not their hands.

WATCH these mini-athletes take on every challenge in this hilariously cute video.

If you liked this story, here are a few more blasts from the past.

Potty-trained chicken also wore makeup in retro find

Gifted as a baby chick, Ruffles became her owner’s best friend and an unexpected critic of late-night shows. Their story is a must-watch.

WATCH: Man went way beyond cooking eggs on hot sidewalk

Heard of cooking eggs on the sidewalk? This man used a manhole cover to take it to the next level.

Cute alert! These dog and duck besties are friendship goals in adorable retro find

Need a wholesome pick-me-up? Watch as two adorable pet BFFs, a dog and a duck, spend a day together in 2009.