Steep Hills and Elevation Gain Make it the Toughest in Olympic History

  • Paris Olympic Marathon course is considered the most difficult in history due to its hills and steep inclines
  • The course features 483 meters of elevation gain, more than double that of the Boston Marathon
  • Some of the world’s fastest runners may choose to walk up the steepest hill
  • Paris organizers designed the route to honor French Revolution history
  • Final 10 kilometers are flat but runners will be exhausted from previous hills

The Paris Olympics marathon course has been designed to honor French Revolution history, but its steep inclines and elevation gain have left even experienced runners intimidated. With 483 meters of elevation gain, more than double that of the Boston Marathon, some of the world’s fastest runners may choose to walk up the most challenging hill. The final 10 kilometers are flat but runners will be exhausted from previous hills.

Factuality Level: 8
Factuality Justification: The article provides accurate and objective information about the challenging nature of the Paris Olympic marathon course, including quotes from experienced runners and details about the course layout. It also compares it to other notable marathons for context. However, it includes some subjective opinions and personal perspectives on the difficulty of the course.
Noise Level: 3
Noise Justification: The article provides relevant information about the challenging nature of the Olympic marathon course in Paris and includes quotes from experienced runners who have tested it. It also mentions notable athletes participating in the event. However, it lacks a deep analysis or exploration of the consequences of the course design on the athletes and does not offer much insight into how this might impact the race outcomes.
Key People: Des Linden (U.S. Olympic Marathon Runner), Tony Estanguet (Paris Organizing Committee Head), Emily Sisson (American Marathon Runner), Eliud Kipchoge (Kenyan Marathon Runner), Hellen Obiri (Kenyan Marathon Runner), Sifan Hassan (Athlete)

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Financial Markets Impacted: No
Financial Rating Justification: The article discusses the difficulty and challenges of the Olympic marathon course in Paris, focusing on the hills and elevation changes that make it a unique and potentially difficult course for athletes. It does not pertain to financial topics nor impact financial markets or companies.
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Extreme Rating Justification: The article discusses the challenging nature of the marathon course for the upcoming Paris Olympics but does not mention any extreme event that occurred in the last 48 hours.·
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