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The marathon is 26.2 miles because of London

Sports · History · V6.8 patch 149 / audience-tailored weird facts

The current marathon distance was set at the 1908 London Olympics so the race could start at Windsor Castle and finish in front of the royal box.

TopicSports · History
SourceV6.8 patch 149 / audience-tailored weird facts
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