The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 150 - James Sullivan and the 1904 Olympic Games (Live)
Feb 1, 2016
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The "Real" Olympics Begin
- The "official" Olympic Games followed the chaotic "Anthropology Days", featuring 12 countries.
- Over half the competitors were American, turning many events into intra-country competitions.
Limited Women's Participation
- Archery was the only sport where women could compete, with six participants.
- Boxing was also an available exhibition sport for women.
Boxing Imposters
- The boxing event saw multiple cases of identity fraud, with fighters assuming aliases.
- One fighter, Peter Stearholt, won bronze despite never winning a fight due to disqualifications.