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Reg Spiers comes home – Sports Bizarre
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In 1964, one of Australia’s leading javelin throwers, Reg Spiers, was training in England when he failed to make the Australian Olympic team.
Things got worse when his wallet was stolen, leaving him completely broke.
He was stuck in England with no way to get home. Reg, however, was an out-of-the-box thinker. Perhaps there was a way to get home that would cost him nothing, it just had never been done before.
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Manage episode 381271017 series 3370472
In 1964, one of Australia’s leading javelin throwers, Reg Spiers, was training in England when he failed to make the Australian Olympic team.
Things got worse when his wallet was stolen, leaving him completely broke.
He was stuck in England with no way to get home. Reg, however, was an out-of-the-box thinker. Perhaps there was a way to get home that would cost him nothing, it just had never been done before.
If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus.
As a member, you’ll get:
- A weekly bonus podcast
- Access to all past episodes
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes access
- A fortnightly newsletter
- Access to the members-only chatroom
- Ability to vote on future episodes
- Early access to any live show tickets
Follow Sports Bizarre on:
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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