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Famous british female athlete died 1980s?
I think her name was Cathy freeman who was a 400meter runner
What are the names Male british olympic marathon runners 2008?
The men's record in the London Marathon was set in 2011 by Emmanuel Mutai in a time of 2:04:38.
Greek runner who died at the end of a 126 mile run?
The runner you are referring to is the man who ran 26.1 miles. It was after the battle of Marathon. Sadly we do not know the name of the man, however the legend is that after the victory in Marathon, a Greek solider ran from Marathon to Rome to proclaim the news. The second he arrived, he told the king, and promptly died.
What is the Name of the Filipino female runner being questioned as male?
Nancy Navalta
How do you think a marathon got its name?
The name marathon comes from the Battle of Marathon. It was fought between Persia and Athens at Marathon, Greece. After the Greeks defeated the Persians, they sent a runner back to Athens to inform the Greeks of their victory. The distance between Marathon and Athens was around 25 to 26 kilometers. He burst into the assembly hall exclaiming Νενικήκαμεν (We have won!) then collapsed and died from exhaustion. This is just a legend.
What was the name of the british female shot putter in the 80s?
Judy Oakes
Who made the marathon?
The name Marathon comes from the legend of Pheidippides, a Greek messenger. The legend states that he was sent from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to announce that the Persians had been defeated in the Battle of Marathon (in which he had just fought),which took place in August or September, 490 BC.It is said that he ran the entire distance without stopping and burst into the assembly, exclaiming "Νενικήκαμεν" (Nenikékamen, 'We have won.') before collapsing and dying
What is the name of a long distance run that is 26.2 miles long?
In 490BC, the Persian army was invading Greece. The Athenian army defeated the Persian army at the plains of Marathon, and the messenger Pheiddipides ran into Athens to announce the Athenian victory - and then died. The distance from Marathon to Athens was 26 miles, 385 yards, and the foot race called a "marathon" is run to commemorate the messenger and the battle.
What are Zack merricks brothers name?
Petter i think form runner runner His name might be peter but if hes from runner runner then they have two different last names meaning they arent or their half his brothers name is Ryan. he is in runner runner
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.
Name a female british athlete who has won a gold medal?
Mary Denise Rand.
