Program for the eleventh day of the London 1908 Summer Olympics, July 24, 1908, 4.75 x 7.25, outlining the rules for the various competitions and listing the schedule of events for the day. Among the events listed are the pole jump, 110 meters hurdle race, 1600 meters relay race, 200 meters team swimming race, fencing, high diving, and the marathon. In very good condition, with detached front cover and absent back cover, soiling to right side of cover, and rusty staple marks to left. The marathon event became infamous after Italian runner Dorando Pietri finished first but was subsequently disqualified. Succumbing to utter exhaustion at the end of the race, Pietri fell several times and was helped back to his feet by officials. Although he managed to finish in first place, Pietri was disqualified for receiving assistance and the gold medal was given to the runner-up, American distance runner Johnny Hayes.
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