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150 - James Sullivan and the 1904 Olympic Games (Live)

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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The Olympics for Savages

All participants were listed in the official games report based on what country they were from and with their names. A Congolese pigmy who had sharpened teeth was described in the report only as cannibal. Sullivan considered these events to be more savage friendly. There was the tree climbing contest, archery, fighting demonstrations a Mohawk versus Seneca lacrosse match and mud throwing.

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