3 Questions
Which town is considered the birthplace of organized running as a sport?
Olympia
Who was the Greek soldier who ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver a message?
Pheiddipedes
When did running become an official event at the Olympics?
724 BCE
Test your knowledge of the history of running from its earliest origins to its development as a sport in ancient Greece. Learn about the first Olympic race and the evolution of running as a form of exercise.
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