Podcasts about Dorando Pietri

Marathon Mishaps: Stockholm 1912The Stockholm 1912 Olympics provided some of the most bizarre and tragicomical moments in Olympic history, particularly in the marathon event. Two marathoners, Shizo Kanakuri from Japan and Francisco Lázaro from Portugal, had extraordinary and ultimately heartbreaking journeys.Shizo Kanakuri's Marathon MisadventureShizo Kanakuri, a Japanese athlete, had to pay his own way to the Games, enduring a long, arduous journey on the Trans-Siberian Express. His experience was further marred by an unpalatable foreign diet and a bedridden coach suffering from tuberculosis. Despite these challenges, Kanakuri set out to compete on a sweltering Swedish summer's day.Francisco Lázaro's Tragic EndFrancisco Lázaro, a fit and hopeful Portuguese carpenter, faced a tragic end. On the same grueling day, he collapsed during the race and died the following day, possibly due to heat exhaustion or an electrolyte imbalance. His death underscored the harsh conditions and lack of proper medical understanding at the time.The Gentleman's Agreement Gone AwrySouth African marathoners Christian Gitsham and Ken McArthur, running together in the Stockholm marathon, had a gentleman's agreement to stop for water simultaneously. However, McArthur broke the agreement, leaving Gitsham behind and securing the gold medal while Gitsham took silver.Johnny Hayes' Unique CelebrationAt the 1908 London Olympics, American marathoner Johnny Hayes won gold after Italian runner Dorando Pietri was disqualified for receiving assistance. Hayes celebrated his victory in an unusual way – he was carried around the stadium on a table by his teammates, avoiding the traditional medal bite.The Plunge and Rope ClimbingEarly Olympic events included bizarre competitions like the plunge, where athletes dived into a pool and saw how far they could travel without moving their limbs. Rope climbing was another unusual event where competitors shimmied up a rope as quickly as possible. Both events lacked spectator appeal and were eventually discontinued.Cultural and Artistic CompetitionsBetween 1912 and 1948, the Olympics awarded medals for artistic achievements in town planning, sculpture, architecture, music, painting, and literature. Notably, Baron de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics, won a gold medal for his poem "Ode to Sport."Oscar Swahn: The Oldest OlympianSwedish shooter Oscar Swahn participated in three consecutive Olympics from 1908 to 1920, winning multiple medals. At 72, he became the oldest medalist in Olympic history, a record that still stands.The First Photo Finish: Los Angeles 1932The 1932 Los Angeles Olympics introduced photo finishes, leading to the first recorded instance of film deciding a race outcome. American sprinters Eddie Tolan and Ralph Metcalfe finished neck-and-neck in the 100-meter final. Despite identical times, Tolan was awarded gold based on the film analysis, a decision Metcalfe disputed for the rest of his life.Donate to The Luke Alfred Show on Patreon.Get my book: Vuvuzela Dawn: 25 Sporting Stories that Shaped a New Nation.Get full written episodes of the show a day early on Substack.Check out The Luke Alfred Show on YouTube and Facebook.

David Botello (@DavidBotello4) y Esther Sánchez (@estesan1969), acompañados por Ainara Ariztoy y José Luis Llorente, continúan su periplo por lo mejor de los Juegos Olímpicos, y viajan a Londres 1908. Los Juegos Olímpicos que cambiaron para siempre la medida del maratón, que vivió la gesta de Dorando Pietri y que conoció el mayor tongo de la historia olímpica. Si quieres acompañarnos, ¡súbete a la Historia!

Può un garzone di pasticceria emiliano alto 1,59 coi baffi alla Supermario Bros vincere e perdere allo stesso tempo una maratona olimpica? Sì, se è il 1908 e si chiama Dorando Pietri. Senti qui.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

De un modo u otro, Arthur Conan Doyle hizo de todo. También acabó interviniendo en una carrera de los juegos olímpicos de 1908.

De un modo u otro, Arthur Conan Doyle hizo de todo. También acabó interviniendo en una carrera de los juegos olímpicos de 1908.

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Téměř ve všech velkých publikacích o historii olympijského sportu lze narazit na legendární fotku z 24. července 1908. Italský maratonský běžec Dorando Pietri dobíhá do cíle olympijského maratonu v Londýně, padá, a s pomocí okolostojících lidí nakonec protne cílovou pásku. Nejen o této události hovoří v Portrétech historik Jan Adamec.

Téměř ve všech velkých publikacích o historii olympijského sportu lze narazit na legendární fotku z 24. července 1908. Italský maratonský běžec Dorando Pietri dobíhá do cíle olympijského maratonu v Londýně, padá, a s pomocí okolostojících lidí nakonec protne cílovou pásku. Nejen o této události hovoří v Portrétech historik Jan Adamec.Všechny díly podcastu Portréty můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Londra 1908 Olimpiyatları'nda maraton mesafesi ilginç bir sebepten dolayı 40 km'den yaklaşık 42 km'ye çıkarılmıştı. Bu son iki kilometre Windsor Kalesi'nde başlayan yarışın, Olimpiyat stadyumundaki Kraliyet Locası'nın tam önünde bitmesi için eklenmişti. Bu uzatma, mesleği fırıncılık olan İtalyan atlet Dorando Pietri için yaşam savaşıyla sonuçlanacaktı. Pietri, 39. kilometrede  Güney Afrikalı Charles Hefferon'u geçti. Ancak çok yorulmuştu ve stada girdiğinde bitkinlikten birkaç kez yere yığıldı. Atlet, daha sonra ‘Kraliçe'nin önünde ölmesine izin veremezdik” diyen görevlilerin yardımıyla nihayet bitiş çizgisini göğüsledi. Pietri yarışta birinci olmasına rağmen diskalifiye edildi. Peki, diskalifiye edilmesine rağmen, sporcu nasıl altın kupa kazandı? Berna Abik'in sunumuyla dünden bugüne Olimpiyat tarihindeki olayların anlatıldığı '60 Saniyede Olimpiyatlar'ın yeni bölümünde sadece kazananıyla değil kaybedeniyle de tarihe geçen Londra 1908 Oyunları var. Video

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Sergio Giuntini"Lo sport imbroglione"Storia del doping da Dorando Pietri ad Alex SchwazerPrefazione di Stefano PivatoEdiciclo Editorehttps://ediciclo.itDopo la caduta del Muro di Berlino, al riparo del quale, secondo l'accusa dell'Occidente, aveva proliferato il più grande laboratorio di contraffazioni di prestazioni agonistiche, il doping nello sport non si è affatto arrestato; anzi, la sua diffusione è cresciuta in quantità e qualità. Questo saggio, seguendo la lunga parabola di un fenomeno in continua evoluzione e aggiornamento, ne traccia la storia da Dorando Pietri, agli albori del secolo scorso, sino al recente intrigo internazionale intorno alla figura di Alex Schwazer e ne coglie le connessioni geopolitiche e affaristiche che lo hanno generato e da cui si è sviluppato: da un lato il sistema di produzione capitalista, teso al record, alla prestazione, al profitto; e dall'altro, i totalitarismi del Novecento – ovvero il fascismo italiano, il nazismo tedesco, il comunismo sovietico – alla perenne ricerca ideologica di consenso interno e prestigio internazionale.Sergio Giuntini, vicepresidente della Società Italiana di Storia dello Sport (SISS) e membro dell'Accademia Olimpica Nazionale Italiana (AONI), è autore di vari saggi di tema sportivo.Tra i più recenti si segnalano Storia dello sport femminile in Italia 1945-2020 (Aracne, 2021); Vincenzo Torriani e l'Italia del Giro (Prospero Editore, 2021); Scherma, duello e politica in Italia dopo l'Unità (Bradipolibri, 2021) e Biciclette partigiane. 19 storie di ciclismo e Resistenza (Bolis Edizioni, 2022).IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEAscoltare fa Pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.itQuesto show fa parte del network Spreaker Prime. Se sei interessato a fare pubblicità in questo podcast, contattaci su https://www.spreaker.com/show/1487855/advertisement

In questa puntata parleremo dell' epica impresa del maratoneta Dorando Pietri, crollato sul traguardo alle olimpiadi del 1908 a Londra.

In questa nuova puntata Gufo vi farà scoprire la storia di Dorando Pietri, un maratoneta e mezzofondista italiano, passato alla storia per il drammatico epilogo della maratona ai Giochi olimpici di Londra 1908. 1. Ascolta la Playlist 2. Sostienici su Patreon 3. Seguici su Instagram 4. Canale Telegram

In this first SPECIAL, its all about the Olympic Games and the vast fount of indelible stories and anecdotes! Listen to the marathoner Dorando Pietri's herculean effort through words crafted by the legendary Arthur Conan Doyle, check out how a Olympic shooter managed to dodge an attempted murder rap and get to know Michael Jordan's greatest basketball game ever!! Joy and Rathin also share some of the great moments in Indian Olympic history as well as some of their most memorable and iconic Olympic memories!! Plus the regular sections like Bare Naked Lies and audience questions!! If you are a fan of sports and Olympics, deep dive into the world of triumph and disaster, of overcoming odds and crashing out on the brink of immortality. Immerse yourself in the true Olympic spirit through these awesome anecdotes!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/factofthematter/message

1908 Dorando Pietri alla Maratona olimpica di Londra - 1783 Nasce a Caracas Simon Bolivar, el Libertador

Dorando che sapeva volare di Giovanni ScarlataLa storia di Dorando Pietri, diventato leggenda per non aver vinto, inaugura il nuovo podcast de Il Malvagio Pensiero 30 storie: a un passo dalla gloria.Ascolta le storie di piccoli, grandi eroi che hanno giocato a dadi con la vita perdendo tutto.Voce narrante Giuseppe SpignolaOn-line ogni mercoledì alle 15 su ilmalvagio.itMusicaThe Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3338-achaidh-cheideLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Leggi il testo: https://www.ilmalvagio.it/2020/07/24/dorando-che-sapeva-volare/

Den lille italienske sukkerbager Dorando Pietri lå nummer ét, da han i 1908 løb ind på det olympiske stadion i London. Han var tæt på guldet på maratondistancen. Men så faldt han om. Aviserne skrev, at italieneren var død, men det viste sig nu at være lidt af en overdrivelse. Historien om Dorandos vilde præstation blev ved med at vokse og står som én af mange legendariske fortællinger, der omgiver den magiske distance på 42,195 km. I dette afsnit ser vi nærmere på maratonløbets historie, og forfatter og journalist Tonny Vorm forkæler os med mange flere vilde anekdoter.

Link Amazon per l'acquisto del libro: https://amzn.to/2TAA4hFNon conoscevo Ed Caesar, l’autore di questo libro. E non credo neanche che avrei comprato questo libro di mia sponte, che mi è stato regalato per Natale da un amico. Però alla fine la lettura è stata piuttosto interessante.Due note al volo su Ed Caesar, che credo sia sconosciuto ai più: è un giornalista, anche piuttosto giovane, che scrive su New Yorker, Wired, The Independent e molti altri. Non si occupa principalmente di sport, del quale comunque evidentemente scrive: oltre alla maratona è appassionato di tennis. Ma i suoi articoli sono soprattutto sulla storia, sulla guerra, oltre che di cronaca contemporanea. Ha vinto anche numerosi premi in passato.Nelle pagine di questo libro si interroga sull’assalto dei maratoneti più forti al muro delle 2 ore. Fa strano, leggendolo, di come l’atletica sia “invecchiata” nel giro di così poco tempo.Questo è un libro del 2016, eppure sembra passata una vita. I nomi dei top runner del 2016 sono ben diversi da quelli attuali, così come i tempi ed i record. E, ovviamente, l’autore non poteva certo sapere che da lì a poco, ci sarebbero stati due eventi creati ad hoc per abbattere questo famoso muro: il Breaking2 di Monza, marchiato Nike, e l’ormai arcifamoso Ineos 1:59 del 2019, dove Kipchoge è riuscito finalmente nell’impresa.Anzi, proprio nelle ultime pagine del libro (non vi spoilero nulla, tanto non c’è da scoprire nessun assassino), l’autore immagina l’idea della creazione di un evento costruito per riuscire a stare sotto le due ore: un circuito totalmente pianeggiante con poco vento, i migliori runner con delle lepri, una situazione climatica nel quale correre. Si può dire che abbia pensato in anticipo a buona parte di quello che poi è stato davvero fatto!Il libro non dà tabelle di allenamento o consigli tecnici, ma, diviso in capitoli piuttosto precisi, racconta piuttosto di alcune storie legate a questo ambiente e fa alcuni approfondimenti e riflessioni sulla corsa, in particolare quella kenyana.Si parla in grandissima parte di Geoffrey Mutai, che possiamo individuare come il protagonista del libro.Ed Caesar probabilmente lo aveva “battezzato” come colui in grado per primo di riuscire a stare sotto le due ore in maratona. E, aggiungendoci alcune storie, davvero interessanti su di lui e sulla sua vita, ha pensato di utilizzarlo come una sorta di fil rouge dell’opera. La storia ci dice che la sua previsione non è stata azzeccata!Ci sono racconti delle sue gare, fatte di successi, record, ma anche di infortuni ed insuccessi. E c’è la sua vita, anche da uomo, oltre che da sportivo. L’autore ci parla dello “Spirito” che lo pervade durante le maratone, specialmente quelle meglio riuscite.Viene narrata parte della sua crescita, che immagino sia la stessa di tanti big della corsa: un'infanzia difficile, un'adolescenza vissuta con il pericolo dell’alcool, fino al compiere la scelta di allenarsi duramente in un ritiro sugli altopiani, in situazioni ambientali estreme, nella speranza di uscire dal Kenya. Cose che spesso Mutai e gli altri top runner hanno continuato a fare, nonostante le vittorie ed i soldi guadagnati.C'è un capitolo dedicato a Samuel Wanjiru, che forse in pochi conosceranno. Una promessa della maratona, che non ha saputo gestire la sua vita. Morto in una situazione tutt’ora non chiara, a soli 25 anni. E’, a quanto pare, un pericolo comune a tanti runner africani di successo: ricevere soldi dalle gare vinte e spenderli in mogli/fidanzate (più d’una!), alcool e fare piaceri ad amici, conoscenti ed anche sconosciuti, tutti affamati di denaro. Il tutto in una nazione estremamente povera, dove la differenza tra ricchi e poveri è davvero accentuata.Ma non ci sono solo loro due: si parla di tanti maratoneti famosi e di alcune loro storie e gare. Ad esempio, Bill Rodgers, Geoffrey Kamworor, Emmanuel Mutai (che non è parente di Geoffrey), Haile Gebrselassie, che l’autore chiama per tutto il tempo solo “Haile”, forse per risparmiare inchiostro e per evitare a chi ne parlerà, come me, di impappinarsi troppo nel pronunciarne il cognome.C’è anche spazio per raccontare il Kenya: patria di tanti di questi corridori, dilaniata da guerre, povertà, abuso di alcool e doping. Si parla anche di eventuali motivi più scientifici circa la superiorità degli atleti dell’Africa orientale, ma francamente questo ed il capitolo incentrato sul doping non mi sono rimasti nel cuore. Forse perché mi appassionano di più le storie, piuttosto che alcune considerazioni scientifiche e pseudo-scientifiche sull’anatomia dei kenyoti, piuttosto che illazioni, gossip ed altri eventi legati al doping. Non è nel mio stile, diciamo.Invece, mi è piaciuta la parte dedicata alla storia della maratona e di come sia diventata diffusa solo nell’ultimo secolo. Una evoluzione sia tecnica, per i top runners, che di business e di marketing. Si comprende meglio come sia economicamente allettante per un atleta correre determinate gare, in particolare quelle delle Six Majors. Ma si parla anche di come la maratona si sia diffusa come evento di massa, anche negli atleti amatoriali. In particolare, ci sono aneddoti ed accenni a New York, Londra e Boston su tutte.Inoltre, c’è anche spazio per il nostro eroico Dorando Pietri, addirittura raccontato in un’occasione da Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.----------------------Seguimi!Canale Telegram: https://t.me/da0a42Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/da0a42/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/da0a42/Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/37970087Sito: https://da0a42.home.blogOppure contattami!Telegram: https://t.me/lorenzomaggianiE-Mail: dazeroaquarantadue@gmail.com----------------------Music credits: Feeling of Sunlight by Danosongs - https://danosongs.com

In 1908 a 22-year-old Italian baker's assistant arrived in London to take part in the Olympic marathon. He had no coach, he spoke no English, and he was not expected to challenge the elite runners at the top of the field. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll follow Dorando Pietri on the most celebrated race in Olympic history. We'll also ponder the Great Mull Air Mystery and puzzle over a welcome murder. Intro: In July 1968 ethologist John B. Calhoun built a paradise for mice. Mother Goose rhymes can be hidden phonetically in French and German. Sources for our feature on Dorando Pietri: David Davis, Showdown at Shepherd's Bush, 2012. Timothy D. Noakes, "Reduced Peripheral Resistance and Other Factors in Marathon Collapse," Sports Medicine 37:4–5 (April 2007) 382–385. Jonathan Esteve-Lanao, Alejandro Lucia, Jos J. deKoning, and Carl Foster, "How Do Humans Control Physiological Strain During Strenuous Endurance Exercise?" PLoS One 3:8 (August 2008), e2943. Tim Lincoln, "Mostly in the Mind," Nature 389:6654 (Oct. 30, 1997), 911-912. Karl Lennartz, "Some Case Studies on How Media Constructs Olympic Legends," Timisoara Physical Education and Rehabilitation Journal 2:3 (2009), 10-19. Markus Stauff, "The Pregnant-Moment Photograph: The 1908 London Marathon and the Cross-Media, Evaluation of Sport Performances," Historical Social Research / Historische Sozialforschung 43:2 (2018), 203-219. Peter Lovesey, "Conan Doyle and the Olympics," Journal of Olympic History 10:10 (2001), 8. Mark Will-Weber, "Dorando Pietri," Runner's World 34:1 (January 1999), 42-43. International Olympic Committee, "Dorando Pietri" (accessed Jan. 27, 2019). "Dorando Pietri," Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia (accessed Jan. 27, 2019). Encyclopaedia Britannica, "Dorando Pietri: Falling at the Finish" (accessed Jan. 27, 2019). Simon Kuper, "The Original Olympic Hero," FT.com, July 27, 2012. "Marathon Men Were Games' Attraction," [Los Angeles] Daily News, July 22, 2012, C.1. "Italian Stumbles to Marathon Glory," Sunday Times, May 27, 2012, 15. Ian O'Riordan, "London Calls Me to Retrace Pietri's Footsteps," Irish Times, April 21, 2012, 12. Simon Burnton, "How Dorando Pietri Lost the Race but Won the Hearts of Millions," Guardian, Feb. 29, 2012. Stuart Bathgate, "Centenary of Albert Hall Marathon, Where Pietri Fell Short Once Again," Scotsman, Dec. 18, 2009, 56. David Davis, "Beijing 2008," Los Angeles Times, July 24, 2008, D.1. Elliott Denman, "Remembering the Incredible 1908 Marathon," New York Times, July 23, 2008. Doug Gillon, "Going the Distance: A Centenary Tale Full of Drama and Heroism," [Glasgow] Herald, April 12, 2008, 14. Richard Owen, "Italy Celebrates Centenary of a Fallen Hero," Times, Feb. 18, 2008, 33. "Dorando Pietri: London Marathon," Times, March 29, 1995, 1. Charles Singer, "The First Case of Marathon Fever," New York Times, Oct. 9, 1983. Bud Greenspan, "Truths, Half-Truths and Myths of Marathon Running," New York Times, Oct. 26, 1980. Dave Anderson, "The Olympic Time Capsule," New York Times, April 25, 1976. "Dorando Certainly Won," Montreal Gazette, Jan. 23, 1909, 7. "Fifteen Teams in Race," New York Times, Dec. 4, 1908. "Why Is Dorando Not Dorando? Because He Is Pietri," The Sketch 63:809 (July 29, 1908), 69. Listener mail: Wikipedia, "Baader–Meinhof Effect" (accessed Jan. 31, 2019). "There's a Name for That: The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon," Pacific Standard, July 22, 2013. Arnold M. Zwicky, "Why Are We So Illuded?", Stanford University, September 2006. Wikipedia, "Confirmation Bias" (accessed Feb. 2, 2019). Wikipedia, "Red Army Faction" (accessed Jan. 31, 2019). Wikipedia, "Great Mull Air Mystery" (accessed Jan. 31, 2019). Wikipedia, "Mull" (accessed Feb. 4, 2019). "The Riddle of the Lost Flight," Independent, Feb. 18, 2004. "Mystery Plane Found on Sea Bed," BBC News, Feb. 7, 2004. "Sunken Wreckage Identified as Crashed Wartime Flying Boat," Scotsman, April 3, 2004. "The Great Mull Air Mystery," BBC Radio 4, Aug. 22, 2015. What3Words. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Peter Bartholomew. You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

Dorando Pietri (graphic novel) - I conti del Calcio - Formula 1

Is the greatest danger to the future of some of the world’s most popular sports the potential for brain injury? We investigate if research can be trusted in light of the pressures doctors might feel under if findings adversely affect the standing of sport. Or is it simply enough for athletes to be aware of the risks posed before participating or should some sports be amended or even banned? www.concussioninsport.org The real Blind Side When Carolina Panther’s Michael Oher takes to the field for Super Bowl 50 next Sunday it’ll be the latest episode in his fairy tale career. His life has already been turned a Hollywood blockbuster “The Blind Side”. It earned Sandra Bullock a Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Oher’s adopted mother Leigh Anne Tuohy. We hear from the real Leigh Anne, her husband Sean, inspirational high school Coach Hugh Freeze and of course Oher himself… Shoulda Put a Ring on It: One of the quirks of American sport is that instead of being awarded medals for sporting achievement, winners are given Championship Rings. We speak to the jeweller who has made more than 30 of the 49 Super Bowl Championship rings to date. He reveals the astronomical cost of these bespoke handmade rings, how the designs have become more elaborate, and how their size has grown dramatically. The biggest is a size 25 made by William “The Refrigerator” Perry. X-Flies The X-Games is an annual event that attracts the very best in extreme sport. Competitors fly, flip and fling to the amazement of a huge worldwide audience. In a months’ time Oslo will play host to the event for the first time and the city is using it as a chance to improve the lives of youngsters in some of the poorest parts of the Norwegian capital as Simon Parker reports Sporting Witness… heads back to the 1908 Olympic Marathon in London as Italian sweet-maker Dorando Pietri heads for victory and then… Collapses a few hundred yards from the line and being helped to the finish. Amid huge controversy, Pietri was disqualified but became an international celebrity thanks to newsreel footage of the race. (Photo: Tom Queally with a facial injury at Yarmouth racecourse. Credit: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

In 1908, hundreds of thousands of Londoners crowded the streets to watch the dramatic events of the Olympic marathon. Dorando Pietri, an Italian sweet-maker from Capri, was first into White City Stadium but he collapsed and had to be helped to the line. He was consequently disqualified and Johnny Hayes of the USA was declared the winner. However, with their love of a gallant loser, the disqualification made Pietri a celebrity for British people and he was greeted with cheers wherever he went. Simon Watts tells his story through newspaper reports from the time. Picture: Dorando Pietri crosses the line, Credit: Hulton Archive/Getty Images

DORANDO PIETRI raccontatao da Gian Luca Favetto

26.2 is one of the most recognizable numbers in sports. It is also a curious number. The length of the marathon race is the only distance in track that is still measured in English units. Yards have become meters. The mile is now the 1500. But the marathon remains 26 miles, 385 yards. Why this peculiar distance? Explanations for the marathon’s length are varied and wrapped in myth. The first marathon race, held at the 1896 Athens Olympics, presumably retraced the route that Pheidippides ran from the battlefield at Marathon to Athens–a distance of 40 kilometers, or just under 25 miles. Subsequent marathon races ranged from roughly 25 to well over 26 miles, depending on the whims of organizers. The distance of 26.2 miles was first established at the 1908 London Olympics. But even the setting of that odd length has several explanations. The one story I’ve often repeated is that the 385 yards were necessary to bring the finish line to the front of the Queen’s box at the Olympic stadium. But now, after reading David Davis’ book, Showdown at Shepherd’s Bush: The 1908 Olympic Marathon and the Three Runners Who Launched a Sporting Craze (Thomas Dunne Books, 2012), I know that the royal intervention in London is just as legendary as Pheidippides’ run to announce the Athenians’ victory. The plotting of the now-standard marathon distance is just one of the stories David tells in his fascinating book. At the center of the book is the meeting of three runners at the London Games: Tom Longboat, the celebrated Onondaga runner from Ontario who entered the race as the favorite; the unheralded Irish-American Johnny Hayes; and Italian runner Dorando Pietri, who was determined to improve on his performance in the previous Olympics. David weaves the biographies of the three runners into a history of the early Olympics and marathon racing in Europe and North America. Runners will be stunned by his accounts of these early races, which included doses of liquor served at refreshment stations and marathons run entirely indoors. And even those who are winded by a jog across the lawn will find much to enjoy in David’s book. If you are planning to watch the Olympics that begin next week, your appreciation of London 2012 will be enhanced by looking back at this picture of the spectacle and scandal of London 1908. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26.2 is one of the most recognizable numbers in sports. It is also a curious number. The length of the marathon race is the only distance in track that is still measured in English units. Yards have become meters. The mile is now the 1500. But the marathon remains 26 miles, 385 yards. Why this peculiar distance? Explanations for the marathon’s length are varied and wrapped in myth. The first marathon race, held at the 1896 Athens Olympics, presumably retraced the route that Pheidippides ran from the battlefield at Marathon to Athens–a distance of 40 kilometers, or just under 25 miles. Subsequent marathon races ranged from roughly 25 to well over 26 miles, depending on the whims of organizers. The distance of 26.2 miles was first established at the 1908 London Olympics. But even the setting of that odd length has several explanations. The one story I’ve often repeated is that the 385 yards were necessary to bring the finish line to the front of the Queen’s box at the Olympic stadium. But now, after reading David Davis’ book, Showdown at Shepherd’s Bush: The 1908 Olympic Marathon and the Three Runners Who Launched a Sporting Craze (Thomas Dunne Books, 2012), I know that the royal intervention in London is just as legendary as Pheidippides’ run to announce the Athenians’ victory. The plotting of the now-standard marathon distance is just one of the stories David tells in his fascinating book. At the center of the book is the meeting of three runners at the London Games: Tom Longboat, the celebrated Onondaga runner from Ontario who entered the race as the favorite; the unheralded Irish-American Johnny Hayes; and Italian runner Dorando Pietri, who was determined to improve on his performance in the previous Olympics. David weaves the biographies of the three runners into a history of the early Olympics and marathon racing in Europe and North America. Runners will be stunned by his accounts of these early races, which included doses of liquor served at refreshment stations and marathons run entirely indoors. And even those who are winded by a jog across the lawn will find much to enjoy in David’s book. If you are planning to watch the Olympics that begin next week, your appreciation of London 2012 will be enhanced by looking back at this picture of the spectacle and scandal of London 1908. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carlo D'Amicis racconta Dorando Pietri