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Which city was named after a running race?
Marathon, Florida.
What long-distance race was named for a city in ancient Greece?
The Marathon.
What long-distance race is named for a city in ancient Greece?
a Marathon, you can look up marathon Greece on any map
A modern-day long-distance race is named after which city-state?
Marathon
What is the name of the morden-day long distance race named after a city-state?
marathon
Who was the marathon race named after?
The marathon race is named after the ancient Greek city of Marathon. According to legend, a Greek soldier named Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of a military victory over the Persians in 490 BC. This legendary run inspired the modern marathon race, which was first held during the 1896 Athens Olympics. The distance of the race was standardized to 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) in the early 20th century.
Why was the marthon war named that?
The marathon war was named that because it took place on a plain of marathon.
What continent is the Marathon Desert on?
There is no desert named the Marathon Desert.
Is marathon a city or a city state?
Marathon was a city-state. and it's 24 miles.
Who was the 2009 New York City Marathon winner?
The winner of the 2009 New York City Marathon was a 34 year-old American man named Meb Keflezighi. See the Related Links below for more information.
What modern sporting event was Made after the journey made by the messenger Pheidippides?
According to legend, the Athenians sent a messenger named Pheidippides home with the news.The runner raced nearly 25 miles (40.2) from Marathon to Athens. He collapsed from exhaustion and, with his last breath, announced, "victory." Then he died. Modern marathon races are named for this famous run and are just over 26 miles long.
When was Milano City Marathon created?
Milano City Marathon was created in 2000.
