The Crazy Story behind 1904 Olympic Marathon

This is the story of the most brutal race in the history of the Olympics. It was a death march on dusty country roads under the sweltering summer sun where the competitors fend off packs of wild dogs. Looking to do "research" on dehydration, the organizer started the race during the hottest part of the day, provided zero aid stations, and the winner only made it across the finish line after his trainers jump started his body with strychnine and brandy. On this episode of Wiki U we'll dive into the crazy spectacle of the 1904 Olympic Marathon. Wiki U is proud to partner with Magic Mind, a tasty shot of all natural ingredients that gives your brain a boost and helps you cut through the noise so you can focus on the things that are actually important to you. We are in constant competition with things that want to sap us of our energy and attention. Our listeners can get Magic Mind and getting 20% off by using our code WIKIUNI20 and this link https://magicmind.com/WIKIUNI20 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wikiuniversity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmPDDjcbBJfR0s_xJfYCUvwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wikiuniversity/Music provided by Davey and the Chains