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CLASSIC: The 1904 Racist Summer Olympic Games in St. Louis

Ridiculous History

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Reviving the Olympic Spirit: From Antiquity to St. Louis

This chapter explores the origins of the Olympic Games from 776 BCE, highlighting their discontinuation and revival by Pierre de Coubertin in 1896. Engaging anecdotes and humorous commentary provide insight into the challenges faced in reinstituting this iconic event.

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