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...There are many mythical ones, and even when there are any that may possibly be statements of facts, there is nothing to gauge what they are really worth. We have a little more knowledge of what was done in the middle ages, but not much. For instance, King Teutobach of the Teutons is said to have vaulted over six horses standing side by side; and another king, Olaf Tryggesson of Norway, according to an old chronicle of that country, was stronger and more nimble than any man in his dominions. He could climb up the rock Smalserhorn...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Modern vs. Ancient Athletes. | 4/27/1887 | See Source »

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