Marathon quiz
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Who, in legend, ran from Marathon to Athens to announce victory?
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Where was the first Olympic marathon winner from?
Answer: Greece
Why: Spyridon Louis, the winner, earned his living as a water carrier in Athens.
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Which country won the women's marathon at Paris 2024?
Answer: Netherlands
Why: Sifan Hassan won it days after taking bronze in both the 5,000 m and the 10,000 m.
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Who proposed adding the marathon to the first modern Olympics?
Answer: Michel Bréal
Why: He also paid for the silver cup that Spyridon Louis won in 1896.
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When was the marathon first run at the Olympics?
Answer: 1896
Why: The 1896 race in Athens covered about 40 km, not today's 42.195 km.
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Who set the first sub-two-hour marathon world record?
Answer: Sabastian Sawe
Why: His 1:59:30 in 2026 cut 65 seconds off the previous record.
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What is the maximum sole thickness for elite road-race shoes?
Answer: 40 mm
Why: Since November 2024, track shoe soles have been capped at 20 mm, half the road limit.
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