What is the distance of the London Marathon, and of all full marathons?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 26.2 miles
- Step 1: The modern 42.195 km (26.219 mi) standard distance for the marathon was set by the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF) in May 1921 directly from the length used at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London. Answer: 26.2 miles. Why not the others: None of these fit: 30 miles; 20 miles; 50 miles.
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