The lost Olympics of arts

There are always art exhibits at the Olympic games, but a century ago, people also competed in the arts. For medals. From literature to painting to architecture, artists dreamed of Olympic glory. But the dream was short-lived. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona.

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