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Episode 99: When Sport Stopped for War – How WW1 Changed Football, Rugby & the Olympics

Episode 99: When Sport Stopped for War – How WW1 Changed Football, Rugby & the Olympics

Update: 2025-10-20
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In this episode we continue our exploration of the fascinating story of Sportsmen at War on the Western Front. From world champions to local legends, and across all combattant nations, all gave some, and of course, some gave all.




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Credits:


- Host: Dr. Spencer Jones & Dan Hill


- Production: Linus Klaßen


- Editing: Hunter Christensen & Linus Klaßen

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Episode 99: When Sport Stopped for War – How WW1 Changed Football, Rugby & the Olympics

Episode 99: When Sport Stopped for War – How WW1 Changed Football, Rugby & the Olympics

Dan Hill and Dr. Spencer Jones