Olympic marathon, 1908
Marathon among men in the Summer Olympics was held in London on July 24th, 1908 . Fifty five athletes from sixteen countries took part in this marathon.



Doctors check the athletes before the race

Athletes enter the Windsor Castle


Spectators get on trees

Italian Petri is leading

Exhausted Italian help to overcome the finish line.

American John Hayes finished second but was declared the winner after the disqualification of Petri .

Partners honor Hayes

Petri carry on a stretcher

Queen Alexandra Petri presents a comforting cup

Petri with cup