Have you ever been daydreaming mid-run and wondered why the distance you are training for is exactly 42.195 kilometres? It ...

The 1904 St. Louis Olympics medal, auctioned for $545,371 ... If that drama weren't enough, Fred Lorz looked to have won the marathon race until it was discovered he rode partway in a car.

The 1904 St. Louis Olympics medal, auctioned for $545,371 ... If that drama weren’t enough, Fred Lorz looked to have won the marathon race until it was discovered he rode partway in a car.

The 1904 Olympics were the first to take place ... each other in various events with no warning. There was also the Olympic marathon, which was held on a 92-degree day but had just one water ...

He finished the marathon in the slowest time ever recorded ... The Cuban competitor begged for money to fund his trip to the U.S. for the Olympics. He ran in dress clothes and shoes — and ...

The 1904 Olympics was the first time gold medals were given ... Other oddities included Fred Lorz, who appeared to win the marathon but was disqualified after it was revealed he rode part of the race ...

The 1904 Olympics were the first to take place in the United ... to compete against each other in various events with no warning. There was also the Olympic marathon, which was held on a 92-degree day ...