All About Olympic Distance Running
From the near-sprint of the 800 meters to the two-hour drama of the marathon, distance running events will reliably provide some of the great moments of any Olympic Games.
Deena Kastor
Learn about the accomplishments of American record holder Olympic bronze medalist and marathon runner Deena Kastor.
Learn about the accomplishments of American record holder Olympic bronze medalist and marathon runner Deena Kastor.
What is Olympic Distance Running?
Learn about the events that make up the distance running competition in the Summer Olympic Games.
Learn about the events that make up the distance running competition in the Summer Olympic Games.
Olympic Distance Running Rules
Find out about the rules of competition for distance running in the Summer Olympic Games.
Find out about the rules of competition for distance running in the Summer Olympic Games.
Your Road to the Olympic Distance Running Team
Find out what it takes to become a member of the Olympic Track and Field team.
Find out what it takes to become a member of the Olympic Track and Field team.
Distance Running Olympic Medalists
Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winners in distance running from the Summer Olympic Games.
Gold, Silver and Bronze medal winners in distance running from the Summer Olympic Games.
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. Here are some of the 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. Here are some of the greatest moments in Olympic Distance Running.
Illustrated History of Distance Running
Learn about the evolution of distance running in the Summer Olympic Games.
Learn about the evolution of distance running in the Summer Olympic Games.
Distance Running Action Photo Gallery
View distance runners out-race the competition in the photos from Olympic, World Championship and other assorted competitions.
View distance runners out-race the competition in the photos from Olympic, World Championship and other assorted competitions.