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The marathon is named after the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens.
The legend states that he was sent from the town of Marathon to Athens to announce that the Persians had been defeated in the Battle of Marathon. It is said that he ran the entire distance without stopping and burst into the assembly, exclaiming We have won, before collapsing and dying.
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What is the story behind the ancient Olympic Marathon?
http://www.lakepowell.net/marathon.html
When did TBS start the 24 hour marathon of a Christmas story?
DECEMBER 24, 2004
Who wrote the book A Bekkersdal Marathon?
It's not a book, its a short story by Herman Charles Bosman.
What story inspired terry's fox marathon of hope?
he was inspierd by how people could die so he ranfor them
Why is the battle of marathon important today?
The battle has no importance today. It is an interesting historical story.
What is a full marathon?
A full marathon is the 26.2 miles that you run for example the London marathon is a full marathon
What has the author Marnie Caron written?
Marnie Caron has written: 'Marathon and half marathon' -- subject(s): Training, Marathon running 'Marathon and half marathon' -- subject(s): Marathon running, Training
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.
How many miles are in half a marathon?
There are 26.2 miles in a full marathon, thus there are 13.1 miles in a half marathon. No odd calculations... a half marathon is a half marathon.
How do you say marathon in Swahili?
No word for it. A Swahili speaker would simply say "marathon.": Nimeshindania marathon, I competed in a marathon.
Where is the Marathon Branch in Marathon located?
The address of the Marathon Branch is: 515 Washington Street, Marathon, 54448 0245
Is there a marathon in Romania?
Yes, the International Marathon of Bucharest. See the link: http://ro.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maratonul_interna%C5%A3ional_Bucure%C5%9Fti
