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What is the standard distance of the marathon?

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42.195 kilometers

2

30 kilometers

3

50 kilometers

4

21 kilometers

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Answer

A. 42.195 kilometers

Solution:

The correct answer is 42.195 kilometers, which is the officially recognized marathon distance.

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