The Most Bizarre Marathon in Olympic History
America’s first time hosting the Olympics in 1904 included a marathon run in 90 degree temperatures, deliberate dehydration, and a champion fueled by rat poison and brandy.
America’s first time hosting the Olympics in 1904 included a marathon run in 90 degree temperatures, deliberate dehydration, and a champion fueled by rat poison and brandy.
A celebration of runners who didn't win but inspired us and won our admiration by living the Olympic ideal: “to have fought well.”