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What is a word linked to the Olympics beginning with 'm'?
marathon
Why is the length of the marathon 26 miles and 385 yards?
The length of a marathon was at first not fixed, since all that was important was that all athletes competed on the same course. The exact length of an Olympic marathon varied depending on the route established for each venue. The choice of distance was somewhat arbitrary. The first modern Olympics in 1896 had a marathon distance of 40 km. The starting point for the 1908 Olympic marathon in London was modified so that the Royal Family could have a good view and the length happened to be 42.195 km (26 miles 385 yards). For the next Olympics in 1912, the length was changed to 40.2 km and changed again to 42.75 km for the 1920 Olympics. Of the first 7 Olympic games, there were 6 different marathon distances between 40 and 42.75 km (40 km being used twice). A fixed distance of 42.195 km was adopted in 1921 by the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) as the official marathon distance.
Is the Marathon part of the Olympics?
jonathan no
What is the oldest event in the Olympics?
marathon
Is the Marathon in the Olympics 20KM?
yes
When did the length of the Marathon run become standardized?
The Exact Length of a Marathon During the first several modern Olympics, the marathon was always an approximate distance. In 1908, the British royal family requested that the marathon start at the Windsor Castle so that the royal children could witness its start. The distance from the Windsor Castle to the Olympic Stadium was 42,195 meters (or 26 miles and 385 yards). In 1924, this distance became the standardized length of a marathon. Taken from Runner's World http://www.runnersworld.co.za/static/jumpstart.php?js_id=7
How long was the running race at the Olympics?
Marathon
What is the name of the long race in the Olympics?
Marathon
What is the distance of the marathon race in Olympics?
it is 42.195km
Who won the bronze medal in men's marathon at the Rio 2016 Olympics?
The bronze medalist in the Men's Marathon event at the Rio 2016 Olympics was Galen Rupp.
How long is a marathon at the Olympics 2012?
26.2 miles
Who won the wemons marathon in 1984 in the Olympics?
penis
