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In the first 7 modern olympic games, there were 6 different distances used for the marathon. 40 km was used twice, including the first modern Olympics in 1896. The 1908 course in London was also originally 40 km, but was modified to finish in the stadium in front of the royal box, and was 26 miles 385 yards. This race ended in a dramatic finish with Dorando Pietri collapsing several times and being helped across the finish line ahead of Johnny Hayes, but being disqualified.
That distance was not immediately adopted as the official marathon distance, but that dramatic finish and several rematches between the two at that distance helped popularize it. It became the official distance for the 1924 Olympics.
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Why is the length of a marathon 26 miles and 385 yards?
The event commemorates the fabled run by the Greek soldier Pheidippides from the Battle of Marathon to Athens which was a distance of 26 miles and 385 yards.
How many yards are there in 26 yards 385 miles?
There are 1760 yards in one mile. Therefore, 385 miles 26 yards is equal to 385 x 1760 + 26 = 677626 yards.
How many yards are there in 26 miles 385 yards?
There are 1760 yards in one mile. Therefore, 26 miles 385 yards is equal to (26 x 1760) + 385 = 46145 yards.
385 yards is equal to how many miles?
385 yards is about 0.218 miles.
What is 26 miles and 385 yards in yards?
1 mile = 1,760 yards26 miles = 45,760 yards (26 x 1,760 = 45,760)45,760 yards + 385 yards = 46,145 Yards26 miles 385 yards = 46,145 Yards
Express the length of a marathon run of 26 mi 385 yd in meters?
65402.3622 metres
How many feet in 385 meters?
385 meters=1,263.12336 feet
How many ft is 26 miles and 385 yards?
26 miles 385 yards = 138,435 feet.
How many yards in marathon?
A marathon is defined as 42.195 kilometers exactly. This converts to 26 miles 385 yards -- or 26.21876 miles.
How long is the sea bank marathon?
The same length as any other marathon, 26 miles 385 yards/42.195 km.
How long is the women's marathon?
All marathons are competed over a course that is 26.2 miles in length.
How many miles are ran in a marathon?
It is exactly 26.218 miles or 42,195 meters.
