The 1908 London Olympics, officially known as the "Games of the IV Olympiad", marked a significant milestone in Olympic history. Originally set to be held in Rome, the games were moved to London after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1906. The event was groundbreaking, with 22 countries participating and over 2,000 athletes competing in 110 events across 22 sports. Notable achievements included the first Olympic marathon at the standard distance of 26 miles 385 yards and the controversial disqu

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