1904 Olympic marathon controversy
GPTKB entity
Statements (22)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
sports controversy
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| gptkbp:cause |
Fred Lorz rode in a car for part of the race
Thomas Hicks used strychnine and brandy |
| gptkbp:date |
August 30, 1904
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1904 Olympic marathon controversy
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| gptkbp:involvedIn |
gptkb:Albert_Corey
gptkb:Thomas_Hicks gptkb:Fred_Lorz gptkb:William_Garcia |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:St._Louis,_Missouri
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| gptkbp:notableFor |
William Garcia nearly died from dust inhalation
use of performance-enhancing substances was not yet banned controversy over fairness and safety of the event extreme heat and dust affected runners first Olympic marathon in the United States race had poor conditions and little water |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:1904_Summer_Olympics
gptkb:marathon |
| gptkbp:result |
Fred Lorz was disqualified
Thomas Hicks declared winner |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Fred_Lorz
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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