Olympic Distance Run
A comprehensive look at Olympic distance running.
Greatest Moments In Olympic Distance Running
From the stirring Greek victory in the first Olympic marathon in 1896 to Hicham El Guerrouj’s double-victory in 2004, competitors in distance running events have gained success in a variety of ways. From 800-meter races that end in less than two minutes through the two hour-plus marathon, distance runners have gained glory through combinations of speed, strength and endurance.
From the stirring Greek victory in the first Olympic marathon in 1896 to Hicham El Guerrouj’s double-victory in 2004, competitors in distance running events have gained success in a variety of ways. From 800-meter races that end in less than two minutes through the two hour-plus marathon, distance runners have gained glory through combinations of speed, strength and endurance.
Olympic Distance Running Rules
Rules for Olympic distance running events
Rules for Olympic distance running events
What is Olympic Distance Running?
What is Olympic distance running? Middle- and long-distance races test the speed, strength and stamina of the competitors in five different events, including marquee races such as the 1500 and the marathon.
What is Olympic distance running? Middle- and long-distance races test the speed, strength and stamina of the competitors in five different events, including marquee races such as the 1500 and the marathon.
Top American Olympic Distance Runners of 2008
Americans netted just one silver and one bronze medal - both in the marathon - and no other honors in distance running, steeplechase or race walking at the Athens Games. Led by double-threat Bernard Lagat, these U.S. runners hope to reverse that trend in 2008.
Americans netted just one silver and one bronze medal - both in the marathon - and no other honors in distance running, steeplechase or race walking at the Athens Games. Led by double-threat Bernard Lagat, these U.S. runners hope to reverse that trend in 2008.
Stories of Olympic Distance Running Stars
What are former Olympic distance runners doing today?
What are former Olympic distance runners doing today?
5000 Meter Men's Olympic Medalists
The Men's 5000 meter Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
The Men's 5000 meter Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
5000 Meter Women's Olympic Medalists
The Women’s 5000 meter Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
The Women’s 5000 meter Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
10,000 Meter Men's Olympic Medalists
The Men's 10,000 meter Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
The Men's 10,000 meter Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
10,000 Meter Women's Olympic Medalists
The Women's 10,000 meter Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
The Women's 10,000 meter Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medal Winners from the Olympic Games.
Did Zola Budd Trip Mary Decker?: Olympic Distance Running Controversy
Biggest controversies in Olympic distance running history.
Biggest controversies in Olympic distance running history.
2008 Olympic 10,000-meter Results
The results of the 2008 Olympic men's and women's 10,000-meter races.
The results of the 2008 Olympic men's and women's 10,000-meter races.
2008 Olympic 5000-meter Results
Results of the 2008 Olympic men's and women's 5000 meters.
Results of the 2008 Olympic men's and women's 5000 meters.