The 1908 Summer Olympics were held in London, United Kingdom.

The 1908 Summer Olympics were held in London, United Kingdom. Originally scheduled.
to be hosted by Rome, the games were relocated to London due to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 1906, which forced the Italians to redirect funds to rebuild Naples. The 1908 Olympics spanned from April 27 to
October 31, making them the longest Olympic Games in history. These games were significant.
for several reasons, including the introduction of the marathon distance of 26.2 miles, which was set to finish in front of the royal box at the Olympic Stadium. The 1908 Olympics also marked the first time athletes paraded into the stadium behind their national flags during the
opening ceremony. London's hosting of the games helped to establish the tradition of the modern Olympic Games and set the stage for future international sporting events.
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