EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 4 MIN
Episode 42- The 1904 Olympic Marathon: The Strangest Race Ever Run
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The 1904 Olympic marathon in St. Louis was less a race and more a survival story. From poisoned runners to wild dogs and experimental performance enhancers, this chaotic event became one of the most bizarre competitions in sports history. In this episode of Mind-Blowing History, Historia breaks down the strangest marathon ever recorded.
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