
Culver Hastedt, The Forgotten Sprinting Star of the 1904 Olympics”
In the early days of the modern Olympic Games, American sprinter Culver Hastedt emerged as a remarkable athlete during the 1904 St. Louis Olympics. Nicknamed “The King of the Handicaps,” Hastedt secured gold medals in the 60-yard dash, 100-yard dash, and the running broad jump. His victories were achieved in events that featured a unique…