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- 1The 1904 Olympic marathoner who took rat poison to win gold●At the 1904 Olympics, a marathoner took rat poison to win gold https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.pops ci.com/health/oly
Popular Science revisits the notorious 1904 St. Louis Olympics marathon, where American runner Thomas Hicks was given strychnine, then a common rat poison, mixed with brandy by his handlers to boost his performance. He staggered to gold in brutal heat, aided also by a ride part of the way by rival runners. The story highlights how rudimentary early doping and race conditions were at the dawn of the modern Olympics.
- 2St. Thomas Business Professor Gives Keynotes in US and Cameroon▼Opus College of Business Faculty Member Delivers Keynotes From Twin Cities to Cameroon
A faculty member at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business has delivered keynote speeches at events ranging from the Twin Cities in Minnesota to Cameroon. The university's newsroom highlighted the speaking engagements, which span venues in the United States and Africa. Details about the topics and audiences of the keynotes were not provided.
- 3Dr. Brett Bruininks Named Health and Exercise Science Chair▼Dr. Brett Bruininks New Department Chair of Health and Exercise Science
Dr. Brett Bruininks has been appointed the new Department Chair of Health and Exercise Science at the University of St. Thomas. The appointment was announced through the university's newsroom. It marks a leadership change for the department, which covers programs in health, fitness and exercise research at the Minnesota-based university.
- 4Marathoner took rat poison at the 1904 Olympics▼At the 1904 Olympics, a marathoner took rat poison to win gold
At the 1904 St. Louis Olympics, marathon runner Thomas Hicks was given strychnine, then used as a rat poison, mixed with brandy by his support team to help him claim gold. The dangerous stimulant left him barely able to finish, highlighting how crude doping practices were in early Olympic sport. The story is being recirculated as a striking example of the era's reckless approach to athletic performance.
- 5Prep Premier League takeaways highlight MAI, Woodstock, St. Thomas More▼Prep Premier League takeaways: MAI, Woodstock, St. Thomas More
The New England Soccer Journal has published its takeaways from recent Prep Premier League play, with Mass Academy MAI, Woodstock Academy and St. Thomas More among the programs drawing attention. The rundown covers how the prep school sides are performing in the showcase league, which has become a key stop for college recruiters tracking prospects in the Northeast.
- 6University of St. Thomas Professor Manjeet Rege Publishes Two AI Books●Manjeet Rege Publishes Two Books on Artificial Intelligence
Manjeet Rege, a professor at the University of St. Thomas, has published two new books on artificial intelligence. The announcement came via the university's newsroom, which highlighted his work on AI topics at a time of widespread public and academic interest in the field. Details about the books' titles and contents have not been widely shared beyond the university's announcement.
- 7St. Thomas Episcopal Church marks 43 years in Monroe●St. Thomas Episcopal Church celebrates 43 years of service in Monroe
St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Monroe, Louisiana, is celebrating 43 years of service to its community. The milestone was reported by regional news outlet KTVE, which highlighted the congregation's long-standing presence and outreach in the area. The anniversary gives members a moment to reflect on the church's history and its continued role in local religious life.