Marathon, Greece - Wikipedia
Marathon (Demotic Greek: Μαραθώνας, Marathónas; Attic/Katharevousa: Μαραθών, Marathṓn) is a town in Greece and the site of the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, in which the heavily …
Greece and the origin of the Marathon | Know the history
The history of the marathon begins many years ago in Athens. The myth says that the name Marathon comes from the legend of Filippides. According to this legend, Filippides was a …
Marathon History: The Iconic Race's Origins & Development
2024年7月23日 · Between the potential genesis of the marathon with Pheidippides’ heroic run in 490 BCE and the first official organized marathon race, some 1,500 years passed. Returning …
Who invented the marathon? It’s not as ancient as you think
2023年5月16日 · Legend has it that ancient Greek courier Pheidippides arrived in Athens in 490 B.C. bringing news of an incredible victory over the Persians—and inspiring the modern …
Why Is a Marathon 26.2 Miles? - HISTORY
2014年10月29日 · Why Is a Marathon 26.2 Miles? It has to do with ancient Greek mythology, the Olympics and the British royal family. The marathon may have ancient roots, but the foot …
History - Athens Marathon
In their pursuit of order and proportion, the Greeks created an ideal of beauty and perfection. At this point, democracy had not been tested or fully established. Then came the Battle of …
The miles-long history of the marathon - Encyclopedia Britannica
Did you know the marathon has a combination of ancient and modern origins? The long-distance footrace is said to commemorate the feat of an ancient Greek soldier in 490 BCE. According to …
History - Athens Marathon. The Authentic - Athens Authentic Marathon
Among all the Olympic sport events, the Marathon Race stands out as it was born by a true historic and heroic event. It was a true triumph accomplished by a news-bearing foot soldier …
A brief history of the Athens Classic Marathon
2023年11月10日 · The inaugural Athens Classic Marathon, which took place on April 8, 1972, was won by a Greek athlete, Yiannis Virvilis, with a time of 2:26:26. Today, the race takes …
The History of the Marathon | HistoryExtra
2019年4月28日 · The study of Ancient Greece was prominent in the education of Western elites and Breal’s idea sprung from the legend of the Athenian courier Pheidippides, who in 490 BC …