About this episode
Mark and Marcus discuss various sporting scandals and cheating incidents throughout history.
Cheats never prosper...well, try telling that to some. In this episode, Mark and Marcus unpack a variety of sporting scandals, from the Harlequins bloodgate incident to Rosie Ruiz joining the Boston Marathon only half from the finish and winning it. We look at the trials and tribulations surrounding those trying to get ahead of the curve. The pair also give their view on the recent Southampton FC spying case, leading to expulsion from the Championship play-off final as well as other thrilling cheat stories from former Soviet pentathlete Boris Onishchenko and the 1919 Black Sox baseball team. Every week, Mark Pougatch and Marcus Buckland unpack unbelievable stories from the world of sporting history. Tik Tok Instagram YouTube Produced by Spiritland Creative Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Mark Pougatch, Marcus Buckland
Topics covered
- sports scandals
- cheating in sports
- historical sports events
- famous cheats
- sports history
Keywords
- cheating
- sports scandals
- Harlequins bloodgate
- Boston Marathon
- Southampton FC
- Boris Onishchenko
- 1919 Black Sox
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Southampton FC
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