The First Olympic Doping Scandal | Sick History #2

Welcome to Sick History #2, where bizarre moments from the past meet modern lessons about health, hormones, and human performance.

In 1904 the Olympic marathon in St. Louis became one of the strangest races in history. Scorching heat, poisoned water, and a handful of desperate runners created chaos on the course. One athlete collapsed, another hitched a ride in a car, and the eventual winner staggered across the line after doses of strychnine mixed with brandy.

This episode looks at how the first recorded case of performance enhancement changed sports forever and planted the seeds for today’s anti-doping rules.

This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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