Athletics at the 1896 Summer Olympics – Men's marathon
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The men's marathon event was a special race invented as part of the Athletics at the 1896 Summer Olympics programme. Seventeen athletes from 5 nations competed.[1] It was the capstone of the athletics programme. The event was won by Spyridon Louis and was the only Greek victory in athletics.
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Quick Facts Men's marathon at the Games of the I Olympiad, Venue ...
Men's marathon at the Games of the I Olympiad | ||||||||||
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Venue | Marathon to Athens | |||||||||
Date | 10 April 1896 | |||||||||
Competitors | 17 from 5 nations | |||||||||
Winning time | 2:58:50 OR | |||||||||
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