35 meters
The first women's Olympic marathon was held in Los Angeles in 1984; the winner was Joan Benoit of the USA.
The Women's marathon lasted aleast 42 kilometres The Women's marathon lasted atleast 42 kilometres
The result of this marathon was:- Gold - Joan Benoit - USA Silver - Grete Waitz - Noway Bronze - Rosa Mota - Portugal
Naoko Takahashi of Japan in a time of 2:23:14, the current Olympic record.
26.2
A marathon is 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers).
That was the 1984 Games in Los Angeles. Joan Benoit of the United States won the gold medal.
Marathon
Who was the first women olypic marathon runner
The 1900 Olympic Games in Paris.
Sam Wanjiru of Kenya ran a Marathon in 2 hours, 6 minutes, and 32 seconds. That was an Olympic record.
2 35 minute halves with a 5 or so minute break