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That Time A Dead Guy Won an Olympic Medal

That Time A Dead Guy Won an Olympic Medal

Ridiculous History

March 24, 202228m 38s

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Show Notes

In his heyday, the story goes, Arrhichion of Phigalia was a renowned pankration champion, a brutal sport of the ancient Olympics. But he was getting on in years, and his days at the top seem numbered. In today's episode, the guys explore the strange series of circumstances that led to Arrhichion's final, fatal match -- and how, after death, he was declared victorious one last time.

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