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Hayes winning the Marathon Race. Olympic Games, London 1908Photograph of John Hayes, American athlete, in the final leg of the marathon race at the London Olympic Games in 1908. Dorando Pietri of Italy collapsed after entering the stadium ahead of the pack
Olympics / 1908 / MarathonTHE MARATHON Dorando Pietri passing through Wembley. He finished first but was disqualified because he was helped at the finish. He was awarded a special cup
Tragedy of the Marathon Race... London Olympics 1908Front cover from The Graphic. Dorando Pietri of Italy collapsed after entering the stadium ahead of the pack during the 1908 London Olympics
DORANDOs MARATHON 1908Pietri Dorando of Italy wins the marathon from Windsor to the Olympic stadium, but because he is assisted during the final metres he is disqualified
Olympics / 1908 / MarathonTHE MARATHON Dorando of Italy finishes first but is disqualified because he is helped at the finish : however he is awarded a special medal