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 informative, entertaining, and the perfect way to kick off a series we’ve been so excited to share!
What is Off The Podium - An Olympics Podcast?
Three men who dreamt of Olympic glory but have as much athletic prowess as a piece of cheese, bring you weekly Olympian interviews from every corner of the planet, as well as entertaining and insightful analysis from all things related to the Olympic Games.