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The very first one from the Battle of Marathon to Athens was 26 miles 365 feet. The guy that ran it ran that, got to athens, said "We won!" and died ^^

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Who was the first women's Olympic marathon?

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Was the Marathon part of the ancient Olympic Games in Greece?

No.


How long is the Olympic marathon race?

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What nationality was the winner of the first modern Olympic marathon?

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Who was the first women's Olympic marathon?

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What was the first olympic sport?

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Where was the first womens olympic marathon contested?

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Is the marathon 20km in the olympic games?

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