The marathon story started in 490 BC during a war between the Greeks and Persians in Marathon, Greece. After the Greeks won, Pheidippides ran 40 kilometers from Marathon to Athens... The marathon story started in 490 BC during a war between the Greeks and Persians in Marathon, Greece. After the Greeks won, Pheidippides ran 40 kilometers from Marathon to Athens to announce the victory. He died from exhaustion after delivering the message. The race is named after him.
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The question discusses the historical origins of the marathon, specifically focusing on the story of Pheidippides and his run from Marathon to Athens after the Greek victory over the Persians.
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Pheidippides
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According to legend, Pheidippides was an Athenian herald who ran from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens, a distance of about 40 kilometers, to announce the Greek victory over the Persians, and he died of exhaustion after delivering the message.
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Common mistakes include confusing the name Pheidippides with other ancient Greek figures or mixing up the details of his run with other historical events.
Sources
- The marathon story started in 490 BC during a war ... - quizgecko.com
- Pheidippides - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Origins of the Marathon - Boston - Alpha Omega Council - alphaomegacouncil.org
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