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Dec 6, 2016 · The distance was much more than a single marathon, more like six marathons stacked one upon the other, some 150 miles. At the modern-day Spartathlon, I’d supposedly retrace those steps. It is a ...
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May 13, 2024 · In 1924 the Olympic marathon distance was standardized at 42,195 metres (26 miles 385 yards). This was based on a decision of the British Olympic Committee to start the 1908 Olympic race from Windsor Castle and finish it in front of the royal box in the stadium at London. The marathon was added to the women’s Olympic program in 1984.
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Oct 29, 2014 · The random boost in mileage ended up sticking, and in 1921 the length of a marathon was formally standardized at 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers). Today, marathon races take place everywhere from ...
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The marathon (from Greek Μαραθώνιος) is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42.195 km (26 mi 385 yd), [1] usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair divisions.
Sep 11, 2017 · The marathon's ancient origins. Although never part of the ancient Olympic Games, the marathon does have ancient Greek origins. According to the Greek historian Herodotus, when the Athenians learned that the Persians had landed at Marathon on the way to attack Athens in 490 BC, a messenger named Pheidippides ran to Sparta with a request for help.
Sep 16, 2022 · The history of the marathon begins some 2,500 years ago. As the legend goes, the origins of the marathon date back to 490 BC, in the city of Marathon, Greece. There, the Persian Empire, under Darius I, deployed a massive fleet, manned by 18,000-25,000 soldiers. In one of the most significant battles in the classic world, the much smaller 10,000 ...
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MARATHONS. The marathon footrace of 26.2 miles emerged from the modern Olympics, but has evolved into city festivals fed by commerce, competitiveness, and individualism. Although talented athletes run marathons for prize money or as Olympic qualifiers, marathons also serve as popular recreation and spectacles.
