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Q: Why are marathons 42.195 km long?
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What is 42195 meters long?

a marathon race


How did Phidippides die?

Phidippides died of exhaustion after a long run of approximately 42 Km.. That is why marathons nowadays are 42.35 Kilometers long in track :)


How long are marathons in West Virginia?

The same as marathons anywhere else: 26.2 miles.


When did marathons begin?

Assuming you mean long distance running marathons, the marathon was one of the original modern Olympic events that took place in 1896.


Who memorized 42195 digits of Pi on February 18 1995 and where did he do this?

Hiroyuki Goto memorized 42195 digits of pi on 2-18-95 where... i dont know in his office ? at his house ?


How many digits of pi did Hiroyoki Gotu memorize?

42195


Which 2012 swimming olympics event held outside?

The two 10 km open-water marathons in Hyde Park's Serpentine lake.


Can sprint running shoes be used for long distance?

Yes they can be used and should be used. Running marathons requires comfort. Wearing a lighter and more stable shoe can help the ease of running marathons and long-distance sprints.


How long is the New York City marathon?

all official Marathons are 26.2 miles


Who memorized 42195 digits of Pi on february 18th 1995?

Goto, Hiroyuki


Who memorized 42195 digits of pi?

Daniel Tammet did this. he is from Britain and has a rare combination of asbergers and synthesia. he says that when does calculations and long memorization that he is not consciensly doing it, that instead he sees an pictographic representation of the quantity. Tammet recited only 22, 514 digits. Hiroyuki Goto from Japan in 1995 was the first to do 42195 digits . This number has since been surpassed.


Are there any marathons today?

there are marathon races almost all summer long across the world.