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 text provides a historical account of the origins of the marathon race, including key events and figures involved in its inception. It is focused on the actions of Pheidippides and the significance of his run.
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Pheidippides
The final answer is Pheidippides.
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The final answer is Pheidippides.
More Information
The legend of Pheidippides running from Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory is the origin of the modern marathon race.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing Pheidippides with other historical figures or misremembering the exact distance.
Sources
- History | Athens Marathon - athensmarathon.com
- Pheidippides - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- The Real Pheidippides Story | Runner's World - runnersworld.com
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