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The 1904 Olympic Marathon

Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography & More

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This chapter explores the tumultuous 1904 Olympic Games in St. Louis, emphasizing the chaotic marathon event. It highlights the extreme challenges athletes faced and the peculiar incidents that jeopardized their safety, nearly damaging the marathon's credibility as a legitimate sport.

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