Typhoid Fever, Olympic Climbing

Typhoid Fever, Olympic Climbing

Constant Wonder - Radio Archive, Episode 929

Mar 25, 2021 7:00 pm
52:47 mins

Fear of typhoid paralyzed Victorian England. Olympian Kyra Condie overcomes obstacles to make the US Olympic team.

Episode Segments

Episode Segments

Typhoid Rattles Victorian England

Typhoid was thought to be a disease of the poor, until it struck a prince.

Typhoid was thought to be a disease of the poor, until it struck a prince.

Journey to the Olympics

Kyra Condie overcame scoliosis to win a spot on the US Olympic Team.

Kyra Condie overcame scoliosis to win a spot on the US Olympic Team.

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