Relive the historic moment when Jim Thorpe, a member of the Sac and Fox Nation and a symbol of resilience, dominated the 1912 Olympic decathlon in Stockholm. Discover how, over three days of rain, mud, and fierce competition, Thorpe’s unmatched skill and all-around athleticism shattered world records and captivated the globe. Learn about key rivals, Thorpe’s event finishes, the medal controversy that rocked the sports world, and his ultimate redemption as the rightful champion. Whether you’re a sports history buff or love stories of perseverance, this episode unveils the full legacy of an American icon and the birth of the “World’s Greatest Athlete” tradition<br /><br /><br />Listen now! 👉 <a href="https://dailysportshistory.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DailySportsHistory.com</a> 📲 Follow for more daily sports history insights! <br /><br />Email: [email protected]<br /><br />YouTube: <a href="https://YouTube.com/@dailysportshistory" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube.com/@dailysportshistory</a><br /><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/dailysportshis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">twitter.com/dailysportshis</a><br /><br />Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551687917253&amp;mibextid=ZbWKwL" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551687917253&amp;mibextid=ZbWKwL</a><br /><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><br />Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/dailysportshistory.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bsky.app/profile/dailysportshistory.bsky.social</a><br /><br />Instagram<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dailysportshis/profilecard/?igsh=OWl1MzIyYndqOGU2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dailysportshis/profilecard/?igsh=OWl1MzIyYndqOGU2</a><br /><br />Threads<br /><a href="https://www.threads.net/@dailysportshis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.threads.net/@dailysportshis</a><br /><br /><br />#JimThorpe #Decathlon #Olympics #SportsHistory #OnThisDay #GreatestAthlete #1912Olympics #IndigenousAthlete #OlympicChampion #Inspirational<br /><br />Listen now! 👉 <a href="https://dailysportshistory.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DailySportsHistory.com</a> 📲 Follow for more daily sports history insights! <br /><br />Email: [email protected]<br /><br />YouTube: <a href="https://YouTube.com/@dailysportshistory" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube.com/@dailysportshistory</a><br /><br />Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/dailysportshis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">twitter.com/dailysportshis</a><br /><br />Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551687917253&amp;mibextid=ZbWKwL" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551687917253&amp;mibextid=ZbWKwL</a><br /><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><br />Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/dailysportshistory.bsky.social" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bsky.app/profile/dailysportshistory.bsky.social</a><br /><br />Instagram<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dailysportshis/profilecard/?igsh=OWl1MzIyYndqOGU2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/dailysportshis/profilecard/?igsh=OWl1MzIyYndqOGU2</a><br /><br />Threads<br /><a href="https://www.threads.net/@dailysportshis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.threads.net/@dailysportshis</a>