From the Archives: The 1904 Olympics and the Story of Jyoti Singh

In this special bonus episode, Jeff and Sam revisit two unforgettable stories from past episodes. Jeff shares the chaotic and unbelievable events of the 1904 St. Louis Olympic Marathon, widely considered the most absurd Olympic race in history. Sam brings back the heartbreaking and powerful story of Jyoti Singh, whose tragic death sparked outrage and led to nationwide protests and legal reform in India.

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Jeff’s Story – The 1904 Olympics:

• Smithsonian Magazine – The 1904 Olympic Marathon May Have Been the Strangest Ever
• Olympics.com – Chaos and Cheating at the 1904 Marathon
• Wikipedia – 1904 Summer Olympics

Sam’s Story – The Story of Jyoti Singh (also known as Nirbhaya):

• BBC – India Gang Rape: The Victim’s Story
• NPR – The Life and Legacy of Jyoti Singh
• Wikipedia – 2012 Delhi Gang Rape and Murder
• Netflix – India’s Daughter Documentary (if still available in your region)