If not the toughest of all Olympic marathons then damn close. That climb up Montjuic at the end was almost poetic in its cruelty. Full marks to all who finished, whatever their placings.

負けても清々しい。 負けても心に残るレース。

If Taniguchi had not stumbled during the race, he might be the gold medalist.

It's a pity this happened to Tanighuchi in this race he had just won the World Champs the previous year and was in such good form

森下選手の銀メダル感動。

転ばなかったらメダル争いできたかもだから残念でした