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129. Poison, painting and pigeon shooting - a weird history of The Olympics

This week we look at some of the weirdest events to ever grace the Olympics. From the 1904 marath...

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05.00 1 Aug 2024


129. Poison, painting and pigeon shooting - a weird history of The Olympics



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05.00 1 Aug 2024


This week we look at some of the weirdest events to ever grace the Olympics. From the 1904 marathon which was marred by poison, hitchhiking and brandy, to the freakish events that never quite caught on. And just how many condoms do the athletes need? Let Me Explain.


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