The Olympic Marathon Won on Rat Poison and Brandy
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Discover the incredible true story of the 1904 Olympic marathon, where the winner relied on rat poison and brandy. Learn how a bizarre mix of substances led to one of the most controversial victories in Olympic history. Chapters: 00:00 THE OLYMPIC MARATHON WON ON RAT 00:15 He rode eleven miles 00:27 He said it was a joke
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