Sport
What is the length of a marathon in kilometers?
42.195
Background
A marathon covers exactly 42.195 kilometers. The distance comes from the 1908 London Olympics. The race started at Windsor Castle and ended in front of the royal box in the stadium. Those extra 195 meters were added so the royal family had a great view.
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