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The marathon is named after a town in Greece which was the site of the battle of Marathon in 490 BC. The battle was won by the Athenian army which defeated the Persians. As legend has it, after the victory, a messenger named Philippides ran from Marathon to Athens, a distance of approximately 26 miles, to announce the victory, after which, as the story goes, he keeled over and died. (Pretty much how most folks feel after having completed a marathon!)
The foregoing legend is based on accounts by several historians whose versions differ in a number of details. Most agree that someone ran from Marathon to Athens, and the race known as the marathon today commemorates that feat. There have been minor adjustments to the distance over the years and it has now been set at 26.2 miles.
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Why was the battle of marathon givin its name?
It took place on the Plain of Marathon.
What is the origin of the word marathon?
Marathon is a name of a city in ancient Greece.
What was the result of battle of marathon?
Its yuhr mothers name .... And last name yuhr fathers .... :]
What is the name of a long running race?
a marathon
What is the name of the long race in the Olympics?
Marathon
What its now the name of a footrace?
Marathon. I think.
What is marathon's root word?
mara
What is the name of Africa's largest auto race?
marathon
What is Terry Fox's run name?
marathon of hope
Which battle gave its name to a running race?
marathon
Where did the term marathon on come from?
The name of a Greek city
How did the name marathon originate?
Mara means bitter
