The Strange Story of the 1904 Olympic Ma...

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It's no secret that the Olympics have evolved over time, and met with their fair share of controversy over the years -- but the 1904 Olympic marathon remains a tale of ridiculousness for the ages. In today's episode, Ben and Max dive into a madcap series of bizarre events, brazen ... Show More

<p>The 1904 St. Louis Olympics featured the strangest sporting event in history. During the marathon, runners paused for naps, got chased by dogs, went apple picking, and doped with rat poison — all while being unwitting participants in a cruel scientific experiment.</p> <p>*</p> ... Show More

<p>In 1904, the U.S. hosted its first Olympics. It had a host of problems. But the event that was the most dangerous for athletes was the marathon.</p> <p><strong>Research:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Abbott, Karen. “The 1904 Olympic Marathon May Have Been the Strangest Ever.” Smithson ... Show More

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From Typhoid to wild dogs, and alongside the events of the World's Fair… It’s the OLYMPICS! This week, your elegant hosts, Markiplier and Tyler Scheid, take you on a journey through the events of the disastrous 1904 Olympics. Cut your pants into shorts, hitchhike to St Louis, and ... Show More

Holly and Tracy talk about how the 1904 marathoners were abused by race organizers, and discuss lighter stories related to one of the runners. Tracy discusses John Singer Sargent's childhood drawings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>Dan is joined by the QI Elves James Harkin and Anna Ptaszynski to talk about cheating in sports as the 2024 Olympics get underway. Why do we do it and how far back does it go? From the man who jumped into a car during the 1904 Olympic marathon to the Puerto Rican twins who swa ... Show More