Published Jul 17, 2024
Olympic Tug-o-War, Leaping Leeches, Card-Carrying Women
Explore the eclectic history of Olympic tug-of-war, the recent transformation of the modern pentathlon, the leaping leech mystery, and the controversial saga of gender testing in sports. Join Rachel Feltman and Jessica Boddy as they unravel the quirky past and evolving dynamics of these captivating athletic topics.
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