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The 1904 Olympic Marathon (2012)
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-1904-marathon-became-one-of-the-weirdest-olympic-events-of-all-time-14910747/
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How the 1904 Marathon Became One of the Weirdest Olympic Events of All Time

Athletes drank poison, dodged traffic, stole peaches and even hitchhiked during the 24.85-mile race in St. Louis

Smithsonian Magazine
 Hacker NewsJun 30, 2024
How the 1904 Marathon Became One of the Weirdest Olympic Events of All Time
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-1904-marathon-became-one-of-the-weirdest-olympic-events-of-all-time-14910747/
#ycombinator #American_History #Fairs #Games_and_Competition #History #Olympics #SEO_Update #Summer_Olympics
How the 1904 Marathon Became One of the Weirdest Olympic Events of All Time

Athletes drank poison, dodged traffic, stole peaches and even hitchhiked during the 24.85-mile race in St. Louis

Smithsonian Magazine