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    #10: The 1904 Summer Olympics

    October 12th, 2016 · 11 minutes

    The Games of the III Olympiad were marred by exploitation, experimentation and a near-deadly marathon.

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    1904 Summer Olympics - Wikipedia
    Rat Poison and Brandy - YouTube
    8 Unusual Facts About the 1904 St. Louis Olympics - History in the Headlines
    The 1904 Olympic Marathon May Have Been the Strangest Ever | History | Smithsonian