Exploring the early days of the modern Olympics with a spotlight on figures like Baron de Coubertin and Avery Brundage. Delving into Brundage's upbringing, passion for sports, controversial decisions, and relentless pursuit of a perfect world in sports amidst social injustices and realities of his time.
The cheerleader-in-chief for the American Olympic movement was a brilliant, self-made Chicago tycoon named Avery Brundage. Brundage did more to ensure the success of the Berlin Games than anyone except Hitler. But what exactly were his motivations? We meet the man behind the curtain and witness his secret shame.
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