The tube station built for the 1908 Olympics - and what became of itPreston Road station was uniquely built for the 1908 Olympics to provide easier access to the shooting competition at Uxendon Farm.
London's First Ever Marathon Is To Blame For The Bizarre 26.2 Mile Distance - And You Can Run The Original Route That Changed HistoryThe 1908 London Marathon defined the standard marathon distance of 26.2 miles and shaped marathon history.