It was the first time that the Olympic Games were held outside of Europe and the first time they were held in an English speaking country.
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The History of Weightlifting Shoes
This work is largely a retelling of Andrew Charniga Jr.’s excellent post ‘Why Weightlifting Shoes’ available on his website here. Any errors are of course
Friends to Enemies: Steroids and the United States
Note: This article is about the legal history of Anabolic Steroids in the United States and not an endorsement or discussion about steroids and performance. There
The fight for Gold! Weightlifting at the 1896 Olympics
1896 was a special year for athletes. Long touted in the making, 1896 marked the first Olympic Games in over 2,000 years. Through loans, promises
Halteres: The Dumbbell of Ancient Greece
Previously on this site we’ve looked at fitness in the classical age and today we’ll be continuing that theme with a brief examination of the
Drug-taking in Ancient Times
Performance enhancing drugs seem to become more problematic every year. Athletes are getting bigger, stronger and faster. Spectators are getting curious, suspicious and concerned. Performance