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Question
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A marathon is a foot race that covers ____ miles.
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10
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26
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150
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18
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The marathon may have ancient roots, but the foot race’s official length of 26.2 miles wasn’t established until the 20th century. The first organized marathon was held in Athens at the 1896 Olympics, the start of the Games’ modern era.
Detailed explanation-2: -The short answer is that marathons are set at 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles) because the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) officially adopted that in 1921.
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