In 1904 the Olympic Marathon in St Louis turned chaotic with scandals and mishaps

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Did you know the 1904 Olympic Marathon was one of the most chaotic races in history? The event in St. Louis was filled with strange incidents. One runner even hitched a ride in a car for part of the race, claiming victory before being disqualified. Another competitor was given a mix of strychnine and brandy as a performance booster, which was dangerously close to poison. The race had dusty roads, extreme heat, and barely any water. It’s remembered as the most scandalous and bizarre marathon ever held! #1904Olympics #MarathonScandal #HistoricEvents #HistoryBuffs #CuriousMinds #UnusualHistory #LearnHistory #OlympicStories #StrangeSports

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