Explore fascinating stories from the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris, including dramatic events like the Marathon Course controversies, standout performances by athletes like Alvin Krenselin and George Orton, and intriguing occurrences such as the mysterious unnamed French boy aiding the Dutch rowing team.
This 2012 episode from prior hosts Sarah and Deblina explains how the 1900 Paris Olympics are considered some of the strangest. Many of the events were so under-promoted, the athletes competing in them didn't know they were even in the Olympics.
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