Infostrada Databox: September 2005  

> In 1963, Buddy Rogers became the first WWE Heavyweight Champion by defeating Antonino Rocca.
> In April 2005, current champ John Cena became the 33rd grappler to claim the Heavyweight title belt.
> The first edition of the annual extravaganza Wrestlemania was held on 31 March, 1985. 19 editions have followed.
> One of the most popular wrestlers in WWE history, Hulk Hogan, goes by the name of Terry Bollea in real life.
> WWE Hall Of Fame member Jesse “The Body” Ventura served as Governor for the state of Minnesota (1999-2003).

> The Winter Olympics were first staged in the French ski resort of Chamonix.
> The Winter Olympics return to Italy for the first time in 50 years with Torino hosting the Games in 2006.
> The most successful male Winter Olympian is Norwegian Cross Country Skier Bjørn Dæhlie (8 golds, 4 silvers).
> The most successful female Winter Olympian is Russian Cross Country Skier Lyubov Yegorova (8 golds, 3 silvers).
> In 2002, the final medal table was headed by Germany who won 12 golds, 16 silvers and 8 bronze medals.

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