It's been a few months since we brought you a classic Games review episode, and what a way to come back! In this episode, we go over the history of the “forgotten” 1906 Intercalated Games in Athens, as we uncover just what these Games were about, why they happened, and why they’ve turned out to be so influential on the modern Olympic Games. We also meet the stars of these Games, including Canadian marathon runners and walkers, American track stars, and a Greek weightlifter with arms that truly need to be talked about. Plus, we explore why a certain figure from Olympic history is to blame for these not being considered a “real” Olympics, and why perhaps that needs to change. It's one episode for all the history buffs to sink your teeth into, so get listening and don’t miss it!
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.