The marathon's 26.2 miles come from the 1908 London Olympics
The distance was set by the 1908 course, which ran from Windsor Castle to the royal box at White City Stadium — and became the official standard in 1921.
Source: World Athletics
The distance was set by the 1908 course, which ran from Windsor Castle to the royal box at White City Stadium — and became the official standard in 1921.
Source: World Athletics