The Worst Marathon in Human History

The 1904 Olympic Marathon involved three near deaths, feral dogs, rat poison, rotten apples, brandy, and course cutting

Thomas Hicks being propped up by his supporters en route to winning the 1904 Olympic Marathon — Public Domain

It was 92 degrees Fahrenheit (33 °C), and runners had to run 25 miles in dirt roads in the country that created dust clouds. One man finished the race by taking a ride in the car and then jogging across…