1908 Summer Olympics
The 1908 Summer Olympics were held in London, United Kingdom, from April 27 to October 31, 1908. Originally scheduled for Rome, the games were moved due to the Vesuvius eruption. This edition featured 22 nations and included 110 events across 22 sports, making it the first Olympics to have a formal opening ceremony.
The 1908 Olympics were notable for the introduction of the marathon distance of 26 miles and 385 yards, which became the standard for future events. The games also saw the debut of several sports, including figure skating and fencing, and were marked by the participation of women in competitive events for the first time.