80. Modern Olympics - Part 1
The Rest Is History
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The Unbelievable Tales of the 1904 St. Louis Marathon
This chapter explores the strange and chaotic events of the 1904 St. Louis Marathon, focusing on the disqualification of Fred Lortz and the questionable methods used to push Thomas Hicks to finish. It also highlights the whimsical participation of Felix Carvajal and the troubling exploitation of colonial athletes, reflecting the oddity of early Olympic history.
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