Why do we put medal ceremony of Marathon at last?

Question

is this a tradition?

Answer 1

Because the Marathon is a historical event and it happens to be one of the last events at the Olympics so they present the medals last!

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Answer 2

It sure is

Answer 3

yes, marathon is the symbol of human athletic achievement

Answer 4

The marathon is the most important event traditionally. It is the original olympic foot race.

It gets its name from the battle of Marathon in ancient Greece.  Phidippedes ran all the way (26 miles)  from Marathon to Athens to announce the victory over the Persians.