Yep, you read that right - rat poison and brandy and THE OLYMPICS. This episode is dedicated to those people who run even when they aren't being chased.

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Story Sources:

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Andrews, Evan. "8 Unusual Facts About the 1904 St. Louis Olympics." History.com, 12 July 2021, https://www.history.com/news/8-unusual-facts-about-the-1904-st-louis-olympics.

Rodrigues, Ashwin. "The Unbelievable True Story of the Craziest Olympic Marathon. Runner's World, 6 Aug. 2021, https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a37039437/1904-olympic-marathon/.