00:00 The modern Olympics in post-WWII London differed starkly from the earlier games, with a lack of grandiose infrastructure reflecting wartime hardships and rationing.

04:20 The post-WWII modern Olympics in London faced wartime austerity with limited infrastructure and no Soviet participation due to political disapproval of Western ideals.

09:04 The episode explores tensions and confrontations between the US and USSR at the Olympics, exemplified by the violent Hungarian Water Polo match against Russia.

13:19 The episode recounts the tension between US/USSR at the Olympics with events such as the 'miracle on ice' and confrontations like the Hungarian Water Polo match against Russia in February 1980.

17:28 Amidst Cold War tensions and controversial hosting conditions, British athletes boycott the Moscow Olympics in a historic display against Soviet policies.

21:27 Amidst Cold War tensions and controversial hosting conditions, British athletes boycott the Moscow Olympics as an expression against Soviet policies.

25:54 British athletes boycott the Moscow Olympics to protest Soviet policies amidst Cold War tensions, marking an expression of dissent during global competition.

30:01 British athletes boycott Moscow's Olympics to protest Soviet policies during Cold War tensions.

34:22 British athletes boycott Moscow Olympics due to Soviet policies during Cold War tensions; subsequent host cities from Los Angeles through Rio showcase a mix of success stories and controversies, including financial disasters, failed legacies, and social injustices.

38:28 A British runner from the '92 Olympics halts midway during a marathon due to shame, only to be helped across by his father at the finish line.