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When pedestrianism ruled the sporting world
Original: Champagne, cocaine and some very long walks: when pedestrianism ruled the sporting world
A new feature revisits the Victorian era of pedestrianism, when competitive walking filled stadiums and drew huge wagers. The piece recounts how walkers endured extraordinary distances, fuelled by champagne and even cocaine, before the sport faded from prominence. It is being read as a colourful slice of sporting history at a time of renewed interest in how past audiences followed endurance events.
Why now: Renewed interest in quirky sporting history and endurance feats
pedestrianismThe GuardianVictorian era
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- Champagne, cocaine and some very long walks: when pedestrianism ruled the sporting world · The Guardian
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