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Welcome back to Tested.

This is episode two. And just so you know, there is one bad word in this episode.

Let's begin in the summer of 1928.

Almost a hundred years ago now. of Olympic Stadium was packed with fans and those fans were watching something

historic. This was the first Olympics where women were allowed to compete in

track and field.

Women had been allowed in the Olympics before 1928. They could play tennis or swim,

sports that were considered delicate and feminine.

But track and field had always been delicate and feminine.

But track and field had always been completely off limits.

And on August 2nd, a particularly exciting race happened, the 800 meters, 2 laps, half a mile. This was the longest distance women were allowed to run.

There is some silent footage from the race that still survives and as the

camera pans across the crowd you can see fans cheering, waving hats and

leaning over the railings to get a better look.

The gun goes off, and the women round the first bend as a pack, looking strong.

Over the two laps around the track, the group mostly stays together.

But coming out of the final bend, Linda Radke from Germany pulls ahead and manages to outkick

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