Tags: Olympic Event, Olympics.
The men’s marathon event was part of the track and field athletics programme at the 1920 Summer Olympics. The distance of this race was 42.75 kilometres. The competition was held on Sunday 22 August 1920.48 runners from 17 nations competed.The weather during the race has been described as cool. An Associated Press report described the weather as cold and showery but fine running weather for the marathoners.