2024 Women's Olympic Marathon (Paris)
Race Day Weather
Warm start, adjust pace late
Runners will face a temperature range from 64°F at the start to a high of 89°F, with humidity averaging 51%. A light tailwind will assist from miles 4 to 14, but runners should expect a headwind from miles 16 to 24, where the tough climbs occur. It’s crucial to pace conservatively early and stay hydrated, especially as temperatures peak late in the race.
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Race Info
The women's Olympic marathon in Paris was held August 11, 2024, over a 42.195-kilometer course from the Hotel de Ville to Les Invalides via Versailles, climbing 436 meters. Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands won gold in 2:22:55, an Olympic record, edging Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia by three seconds -- the closest finish in the event's history. Hellen Obiri of Kenya took bronze in 2:23:10. Hassan's win completed a rare treble after 5,000m and 10,000m bronze medals earlier at the same Games.