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What Killed Philippides?
the run in which they called a marathon killed him because he ran non-stop for 2 days straight so his heart stopped after he told the people the victory
How far do athietes run in the marathon?
Athletes in a marathon run 26 miles. Athletes in a marathon run 26 miles.
What historical event is the marathon run based on?
The run by Phidippedes from the Battle of Marathon to Athens to warn of a possible Persian attack.
How far do you run in a marathon?
26.1 miles
How far is a half marathon run?
21,097.5 metres (half the distance of a normal marathon).
How long did an torch relay race last in ancient Greece?
A marathon was 26 miles in Ancient Greece. This is because Philippides was given the task to run from Athens to Sparta to deliver important information. The distance was 26 miles.
What battle site was the start Pheidippides historic 25-mile run to Athens?
The battle of Marathon, Greece.
Why is the battle of marathon called the battle of the marathon?
Greece started the marathon by messengers jogging back and forth from marathon, Greece and other cities. But today's modern marathons have 3 part names : Lead Sponsor, Location, and Marathon .
How far do the runners have to run in the Chicago Marathon?
Runners in the Chicago Marathon complete 26.2 miles. This is the standard marathon distance. They Chicago Marathon also offers a half marathon option which is 13.1 miles.
What should you do far your 200th birthday?
Run a marathon, get a prostitute and enjoy your evening.
What is the story about marathon?
The marathon is named after the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens. The legend states that he was sent from the town of Marathon to Athens to announce that the Persians had been defeated in the Battle of Marathon. It is said that he ran the entire distance without stopping and burst into the assembly, exclaiming We have won, before collapsing and dying.
Why was the distance 42 km?
Aahhhh.... my imperialist mind converts this to 26 miles or thereabouts ! Marathon ! Nope, its got nothing to do with the run from the battle to Athens by Euripides or Socrates or whoever it was. When the Olympic games came to London the distance was measured from Windsor Castle to White City and that was how far they ran & that was the distance run in the Marathon ever since !
