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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Platy767 on August 24, 2026, 03:46:45 AM

Title: Will the Sydney "marathon" be the longest in history?
Post by: Platy767 on August 24, 2026, 03:46:45 AM
The Sydney marathon is on soon and on the rear of the commemorative medal there are some landmarks from around the course...except maybe one. Oops.  :no:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-23/nsw-sydney-marathon-medal-mix-up-munich-arena/107068624
Title: Re: Will the Sydney "marathon" be the longest in history?
Post by: Bealman on August 24, 2026, 04:10:02 AM
Yes, a classic case of incompetent laziness. Somebody obviously just got a picture off Google and threw it on there without even looking at it. Slack as hell.
Title: Re: Will the Sydney "marathon" be the longest in history?
Post by: chrism on August 24, 2026, 07:32:11 AM
The BBC news site had that a couple of days ago.

And, a few days before, an article about the recent Edmonton Marathon being 674.7 metres too long - which could pose problems for entrants to the Boston one, because the additional time taken at Edmonton may mean they fail to qualify for Boston.
Title: Re: Will the Sydney "marathon" be the longest in history?
Post by: RailGooner on August 24, 2026, 08:17:44 AM
A few years back, the Newcastle marathon medal depicted the River Wear instead of the Tyne.  :doh:

It may well be the case that university graduate number are increasing, but it doesn't mean folk are getting any smarter!  :dunce:
Title: Re: Will the Sydney "marathon" be the longest in history?
Post by: Bealman on August 24, 2026, 08:20:31 AM
Well at least the bridges look the same!