The 1904 Olympic marathon, a harrowing tale of survival

The marathon, overshadowed by the World's Fair, was poorly organized by James Sullivan, who limited water access to test dehydration effects. Fred Lors cheated by hitching a car ride, Andarín Carbajal ran in unconventional attire and finished fourth despite eating rotten apples, and Thomas Hicks won with the help of strychnine, collapsing at the finish line. The event was a disaster, with only 14 of 32 athletes finishing.

What was the outcome for the runners who participated in the marathon?

What unusual method did Thomas Hicks's trainers use to help him during the race?