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The marathon distance (42.195 km) was set because of British royalty.

Nina Morris (@nina_morris_kt91)

At the 1908 London Olympics, the race was extended so it could start at Windsor Castle and finish in front of the Royal Box at the Olympic stadium. That random distance became the standard.

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The marathon distance (42.195 km) was set because of British royalty.

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