Olympic marathons: relive the men's and women's races in pictures
Updated on 12/08/2024
A historic marathon runner
Kathrine Switzer, history's first marathon runner, was on hand to cheer on the athletes. At 77, she took part in the Marathon for All the day before.
A historic marathon runner
Kathrine Switzer, history's first marathon runner, was on hand to cheer on the athletes. At 77, she took part in the Marathon for All the day before.
The star of the Games
At the Terrace of the Games, the star is the happiest of Olympic mascots!
The star of the Games
At the Terrace of the Games, the star is the happiest of Olympic mascots!
Here we go!
Kick-off at 8am for the 80 female athletes taking part in this Olympic marathon.
Here we go!
Kick-off at 8am for the 80 female athletes taking part in this Olympic marathon.
Come on!
Supporters cheered on the runners all along the marathon route!
Come on!
Supporters cheered on the runners all along the marathon route!
An international race
Over forty nationalities were represented on the starting line.
An international race
Over forty nationalities were represented on the starting line.
Melody Julien
French schoolteacher Melody Julien on the marathon race at the Paris 2024 Games.
Melody Julien
French schoolteacher Melody Julien on the marathon race at the Paris 2024 Games.
The Iron Lady greets other ladies
Passage on Avenue Kennedy in the 16th arrondissement, with a spectacular view.
The Iron Lady greets other ladies
Passage on Avenue Kennedy in the 16th arrondissement, with a spectacular view.
Another Frenchwoman
Spotted on the course, mathematician Méline Rollin. Ahead of her, another Frenchwoman: Mekdes Woldu.
Another Frenchwoman
Spotted on the course, mathematician Méline Rollin. Ahead of her, another Frenchwoman: Mekdes Woldu.
An emblematic route
The female runners followed exactly the same route as the men the day before.
An emblematic route
The female runners followed exactly the same route as the men the day before.
Behind the Invalides
The leading pack in the women's marathon approaches the finish line.
Behind the Invalides
The leading pack in the women's marathon approaches the finish line.
On Saturday, the men opened the ball
Early-morning fans
Open since 6:30am, the Terrasse des Jeux welcomed many supporters for the start of the elite men's 2024 marathon on Saturday.
Early-morning fans
Open since 6:30am, the Terrasse des Jeux welcomed many supporters for the start of the elite men's 2024 marathon on Saturday.
H-10 mn
A few minutes before the start of the race, the athletes begin to take their places on the starting line, set up for the occasion on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville.
H-10 mn
A few minutes before the start of the race, the athletes begin to take their places on the starting line, set up for the occasion on the forecourt of the Hôtel de Ville.
Place Vendôme
Between kilometers 5 and 6, the first athletes hit the cobblestones of Place Vendôme.
Place Vendôme
Between kilometers 5 and 6, the first athletes hit the cobblestones of Place Vendôme.
Coffee and a marathon, please!
Americans sip their coffees while watching the marathon runners from their balconies.
Coffee and a marathon, please!
Americans sip their coffees while watching the marathon runners from their balconies.
A green race
Passage to the heart of a green Paris.
A green race
Passage to the heart of a green Paris.
Faster, higher!
Two supporters didn't hesitate to aim high to get a clear view of the marathon!
Faster, higher!
Two supporters didn't hesitate to aim high to get a clear view of the marathon!
Dream postcard
In front of the Louvre pyramid, the runners line up!
Dream postcard
In front of the Louvre pyramid, the runners line up!
Swarm of smartphones
As the marathon runners approached, some fans wanted to be sure to immortalize the passage.
Swarm of smartphones
As the marathon runners approached, some fans wanted to be sure to immortalize the passage.
Near the Bir-Hakeim bridge
A crowd of supporters was present near the Bir-Hakeim bridge.
Near the Bir-Hakeim bridge
A crowd of supporters was present near the Bir-Hakeim bridge.
The other star of the Games
The Eiffel Tower and its Olympic rings awaited the marathon runners in the final kilometers.
The other star of the Games
The Eiffel Tower and its Olympic rings awaited the marathon runners in the final kilometers.
A lively atmosphere
Fans turned out in force to support the runners all along the Paris route!
A lively atmosphere
Fans turned out in force to support the runners all along the Paris route!
Historical monument
The home stretch: in the 7th arrondissement, crowds lined up in front of Saint-François-Xavier church.
Historical monument
The home stretch: in the 7th arrondissement, crowds lined up in front of Saint-François-Xavier church.
On the finish line
An idyllic view of the Invalides dome as marathon winner Tamirat Tola crosses the finish line.
On the finish line
An idyllic view of the Invalides dome as marathon winner Tamirat Tola crosses the finish line.