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Podcast: Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast
Episode: Episode 476 - Athens 1896 Games Review
Description: It’s an exciting day on Off The Podium as we finally launch our long-awaited series diving into every Olympic Games in history! And where better to begin than the very first: the Athens 1896 Summer Olympics. In this jam-packed episode, we explore how the modern Olympics came to life, highlight the standout athletes, and explain why we’re so fascinated by massive bulges and murderous gold medallists. You'll also learn about Aussie legend Edwin Flack, find out how easy it was back then to win medals in multiple sports, and discover that Olympic host city chaos is nothing new. It’s...