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Here, we’ve selected the best video content about or related to the 2008 Beijing Men’s Olympic Marathon that we could find. All of these are interesting and we think you’ll enjoy each.
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Athlete Profiles/Interviews

tefano Baldini Prepares For the 2008 Olympics Games Marathon
Running Time 4:15

Defending Champion from the 2004 Athens Olympics, Stefano Baldini (ITA) training in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. – Original video unavailable.

Viktor Röthlin Prepares For the 2008 Olympic Games Marathon
Running Time 3:48

Switzerland´s men´s marathon entrant, Viktor Rothlin (CHE/Switzerland) training in preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Original video unavailable.

Ryan Halls Lead Up To The 2008 Beijing Games
Running Time 10:01

Ryan Hall takes us on a journey on his favorite workout in his hometown. Big Bear Lake, CA. Follow Hall in a 12 mile tempo run while Hall discusses his focus, his faith and his vision. Original video unavailable.

Interview with Ryan Hall in Big Bear, CA
Running Time 15:18

Sharing the Victory magazine interviews Ryan Hall in Big Bear, CA. Original video unavailable.

Previous Olympics/Trials

2004 Athens Olympic Games Men’s Marathon Highlights Running Time 8:22Footage from the men´s race at the 2004 Athens Olympics as reported by Italian media where Stefano Baldini ran one of the best races of his life (In Italian).

The Course

Beijing Olympic Marathon Course Walkthrough By Viktor Röthlin Running Time 4:25Switzerland´s men´s marathon entrant, Viktor Rothlin (CHE/Switzerland) gives a walk-thru of the Beijing marathon course in this professionally produced video by Eurosport in English.