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Supposedly the first marathon was 26 miles by a Greek runner from Marathon to Athens. In 1921 the present distance of 26 miles 385 yards was standardized.
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∙ 2008-12-05 17:47:27
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When and where was the first olympic marathon?
As far as the Modern Olympics go, the first men's marathon was at the 1896 Games in Athens and the first women's marathon was at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles.
How far is the marathon?
The marathon is 42 Km long
What is the reason why the marathon is 42 km long?
a marathon is how far?
How far is the marathon and why is it that distance?
it is 26miles and its 26 miles because thats what a marathon is.
How far is a marathon running race?
A Marathon race is 26 miles long
How far is it from key west to marathon?
shuttle service key west to marathon
Where was the first marathon ran?
Marathon, in Greece.
Who won the first marathon?
G. Grigorou won the first marathon.
How far do athietes run in the marathon?
Athletes in a marathon run 26 miles. Athletes in a marathon run 26 miles.
How far is from marathon key to key west?
shuttle service key west to marathon
How far is a half marathon run?
21,097.5 metres (half the distance of a normal marathon).
How far is marathon key to key west?
shuttle service key west to marathon
