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Ep. 93 - Cal History: Cal's First Olympic Gold Medals

44 min · 11. maj 2026
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In this entertaining Cal History episode Leslie Mitchell and Reza Sirafinejad talk about the Cal rugby players on the 1920 and 1924 US teams who won Olympic gold in rugby despite being overwhelming underdogs. We share stories of how Cal's athletes defied the odds and made history in Antwerp and Paris, overcoming a lot of challenges and coming back to Berkeley with the first Olympic gold medals associated with the University of California.We're the podcast that celebrates all things Cal. We produce on-camera interviews with the prominent people who are passionate about our university and our sports teams. And we share stories about the rich history and traditions of the University of California - known to many as the center of the universe. If you’re unabashedly and unapologetically all about Cal, you've found the right place! Go to TellTheWholeDamnWorld.com [https://TellTheWholeDamnWorld.com/] to learn more about us. Share us with ALL your Cal friends! GO BEARS!!!

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