Summary
During the Milwaukee Marathon, many runners noticed a mistake on their medals. The word "marathon" was misspelled as "marthon," which led to jokes and reactions on social media. The organizers will not replace the medals, and runners are embracing the error as a unique part of their experience.
Key Facts
- The Milwaukee Marathon took place on April 12.
- The medals given to finishers misspelled "marathon" as "marthon."
- Photos of the misspelled medals were shared widely on social media.
- About 1,450 runners completed the full marathon, and 3,500 ran the half-marathon.
- The male marathon winner was David Vannucchi with a time of 2 hours, 30 minutes, and 24 seconds.
- Carly Schrom was the top female marathon finisher with a time of 2 hours, 52 minutes, and 41 seconds.
- The event is certified by USA Track and Field and is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon.
- Organizers confirmed that no new medals will be issued despite the mistake.
