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Sydney has been named the seventh Abbott World Marathon Major
Boston Marathon Prize Money Update
Philadelphia native Katie Florio won the 2024 Marathon
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced

ARCHIVE

2019

In 2019, Eliud Kipchoge ran the first
sub-2-hour marathon (1:59:40) in the
INEOS 1:59 Challenge.

1984

The 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
introduced the women’s
marathon, with Joan Benoit
winning a gold medal.

1967

In 1967, Kathrine Switzer became
the first woman to run the Boston
Marathon officially, breaking
barriers for women in the running.

1896

The marathon debuted
at the 1896 Athens
Olympics, with Spiridon
Louis win.

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