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    The Surprisingly Fascinating First Trip to “The Games”

    rokurBy rokurJuly 21, 2019No Comments1 Min Read
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    The 1890s were a gilded age of sports in America. Backed by the country’s moral and intellectual elite in the form of ministers and urban reformers, institutions like the YMCA were popularized, enforcing the rather novel idea of healthful recreation via organized sports.

    Athens 1896
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