The 1981 London Marathon An Historical First
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The 1981 London Marathon An Historical First
The London Marathon was not the first long-distance running event held in the city, which has a long history of marathon events. The Polytechnic Marathon (also known as the Poly) was first held in 1909. The current London Marathon was founded in 1981 by former Olympic champion and journalist Chris Brasher and athlete John Disley.
The London Marathon was not the first long-distance running event held in the city, which has a long history of marathon events. The Polytechnic Marathon (also known as the Poly) was first held in 1909. The current London Marathon was founded in 1981 by former Olympic champion and journalist Chris Brasher and athlete John Disley.