Joan Benoit Samuelson's 1984 Olympic marathon win was a game-changer for women's sportsJoan Benoit Samuelson's victory in the 1984 Olympic marathon significantly advanced gender equality in athletics.
The 'Six Who Sat' stood up for marathon gender equality in 1972The 1972 protest 'The Six who Sat' significantly influenced women's participation in marathons, with current figures showing half of participants are women.
Joan Benoit Samuelson's 1984 Olympic marathon win was a game-changer for women's sportsJoan Benoit Samuelson's victory in the 1984 Olympic marathon significantly advanced gender equality in athletics.
The 'Six Who Sat' stood up for marathon gender equality in 1972The 1972 protest 'The Six who Sat' significantly influenced women's participation in marathons, with current figures showing half of participants are women.
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.
The Popularity of MarathonsDistance running popularity has surged, leading to an increase in participants, including older and less experienced runners, resulting in a slower average finish time.