2083General KnowledgeMedium
Marathon a long distance foot rare has an official distance of ___________?
A30.4 miles
B28.3 miles
C26.2 miles
D22.2 miles
Correct answer
C. 26.2 miles
Explanation
Marathons are set at 42.195 kilometers ( 26.2 miles ) because the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) officially adopted that in 1921. After nearly 25 years of marathons stretching varying lengths, the 26.2-mile distance from the 1908 London Olympics was chosen as the standard.