Ridiculous History CLASSIC: The 1904 Racist Summer Olympic Games in St. Louis
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Jan 18, 2025 Dive into the bizarre and controversial 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, where the games turned into a showcase of racism and absurdity. Discover the chaotic organization, overshadowed by a World's Fair and plagued by logistical disasters. Uncover the shocking 'human zoos' that perpetuated degrading racial hierarchies. The hosts critique historical narratives while humorously exploring the origins of iced tea and the ongoing implications of sports racism. It's a wild ride through a dark chapter of Olympic history!
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1904 Olympics
- The first modern Olympics were revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin.
- The 1904 Olympics, held in St. Louis, were America's first.
Move to St. Louis
- The 1904 Olympics were initially planned for Chicago but moved to St. Louis due to the World's Fair.
- St. Louis organizers threatened to overshadow the Olympics, forcing the move.
European Athlete Absence
- The St. Louis location posed a significant travel barrier for European athletes.
- Most top European athletes didn't attend, resulting in primarily American participants.