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Podcast: Feisty Triathlon
Episode: If We Were Riding - Croissants and Commentary #2: The Origins and Evolution of the Olympic Games
Description: βWhatβs the point of the Olympics, anyway?!β Thatβs the question Kelly and Sarah look to answer on Episode #2. And how do athletes get to the Olympics. Let's talk all about the Olympic Trials βΒ why is that a uniquely American thing β and the Olympic selection process.At its core, the Olympic Games were developed to improve international relations and promote unity through sport β except, of course, only among men. In some ways, this global celebration of athleticism has turned into a big business that's about competition, medal count, performances, and money. But in other ways the whole point of...