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
