The Olympic marathon in 1904 faced disqualifications, health hazards, and criticisms, questioning the endurance required for the event, leading to women's exclusion from marathons for decades.
The first women's Olympic marathon occurred in 1984, highlighting the long-standing gender disparity in endurance racing, with women only being accepted in running events after facing extreme distress in early competitions.
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