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Olympic Flame - Olympia, Greece

historyisinteresting: Athletes competing in the marathon section of the first Olympics games in the modern era.  17 runners in total participated and only about half finished. The marathon was won by Greek runner Spyridon Louis.  During the race Louis stopped by an inn for a glass of wine before heading back out to finish. The runner in third place was disqualified due to the fact that he covered part of the course in a carriage.
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Athletes competing in the marathon section of the first Olympics games in the modern era.  17 runners in total participated and only about half finished.

The marathon was won by Greek runner Spyridon Louis.  During the race Louis stopped by an inn for a glass of wine before heading back out to finish.

The runner in third place was disqualified due to the fact that he covered part of the course in a carriage.