Overview

• Nationwide commemorations revisit Zabala’s 1932 world-record win and Cabrera’s 1948 London triumph as the only Olympic marathon golds for Argentina.
• Sports federations and media outlets are running retrospectives on the two runners’ backgrounds and the historical context of their victories in Los Angeles and postwar London.
• La Plata’s Maratón UNLP tribute, now approaching its twentieth edition, drew over 15,000 participants in honor of former coach Délfor de la Canal.
• Zabala is distinguished by holding Argentine world records in both the marathon and the 10,000 meters, a feat unmatched by any compatriot.
• Since those landmark wins, no other Argentine athlete has achieved Olympic gold in track and field, underscoring the enduring legacy celebrated today.