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Episode 259 - The Medal of Lies: The 1972 Olympics

Author
Sports History Network
Published
Tue 29 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/

The 1972 Olympic Gold Medal Match was between the USA and the USSR. This was more than just a game. This was a battle of political ideologies. Going into the game the USA had never lost an Olympic game. But the Soviets would not be intimidated.

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Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice

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"Коробейники" by VladimirGLenin

"Horizons" by Roa

 

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