Olympic Marathoner Used Rat Poison to Win Gold!

In a surprising twist from the 1904 Olympics, a marathon runner named Thomas Hicks took rat poison to boost his performance. The poison made him feel jittery and energized, but it was dangerous and could have harmed him. This story teaches us about the lengths some athletes have gone to in order to win and the importance of fair play in sports.

Based on reporting from Popular Science. Read the original story →