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The modern Athens Marathon commemorates the run of the soldier Pheidippides from a battlefield at the site of the town of Marathon, Greece, to Athens in 490 B.C., bringing news of a Greek victory over the Persians. Legend has it that Pheidippides delivered the momentous message "Niki!" ("victory"), then collapsed and died, thereby setting a precedent for dramatic conclusions to the marathon.
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Where was the first marathon run in the US?
The Boston Marathon. It was first run in 1897.
Between which two places was the first marathon run?
marathon town to Athens
Who was the first person to run a marathon?
The First perso to ever run a marathon was actually a women named "Kathrine Switzer". It was in the years of 1967 in Boston
Who was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon?
Kathrine Switzer
How far do athietes run in the marathon?
Athletes in a marathon run 26 miles. Athletes in a marathon run 26 miles.
When is the Singapore Marathon usually run?
The Singapore Marathon is an annual marathon that happens every year in the city of Singapore, of course, and is held on the first Sunday of December.
Who is the first person to run a marathon in ancient Greece?
Louis Tsapparelli
Where was the first half marathon in England?
The two most popular long distance races are the London Marathon and the Great North Run.
Where was the first marathon in Greece?
The first marathon in Greece took place at the site of the ancient Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. This historic event commemorated the run of the soldier Pheidippides, who is said to have raced from Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory over the Persians. The modern marathon, inspired by this legend, was first held during the 1896 Athens Olympics.
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
Who was the first woman in a marathon?
The fastest marathon by a woman (2:15:25) was run by Paula Radcliffe in the 2003 London Marathon.
What kinds of training should you assist on doing for a 13 year old to run their first half marathon in the U.S.A?
A 13 year old is too young to run a half marathon. The minimum age in the UK is 17.
