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' Son of Pheídippos ') or Philippides (Φιλιππίδης) is the central figure in the story that inspired the marathon race. Pheidippides is said to have run 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of the victory of the Battle of Marathon, and, according to Herodotus, to have run from Athens to Sparta.
The marathon race and course is inspired by the Ancient Athenian army run from Marathon to Athens after the Battle of Marathon. [3] Taking from the tradition of the Olympic Torch, the race features the Marathon Flame, which is lit at the Tomb of the Battle of Marathon [4] and carried to the stadium in Marathon before the beginning of each race. [5]
The first qualifying race—the first ever marathon race—was held on 22 March, and was won by Charilaos Vasilakos in 3 hours, 18 minutes. [10] Louis participated in the second qualifying race, two weeks later, and placed fifth. [11] Papadiamantopoulos, who knew of Louis's talent in running, had convinced him to try out. [12]
Vasilakos in the middle, [12] marathon runners in training, 1896 [2] [3] On 22 March 1896, [13] Greece held the first modern Panhellenic Games. The main purpose of the games was to select the team that would compete in the first Modern Olympic Games later the same year. All participants were members of Greek sports clubs.
Athens, Greece [19] Shot put: 19.10 m Irini Terzoglou: 14 June 2003 Trikala, Greece Discus throw: 67.72 m Ekaterini Voggoli: 10 June 2004 Athens, Greece Hammer throw: 72.10 m Stiliani Papadopoulou: 20 July 2008 Nikiti, Greece Javelin throw: 67.51 m Mirela Manjani: 30 September 2000 Olympic Games: Sydney, Australia Heptathlon: 6235 pts Argiro ...
In 2005, the average marathon time in the U.S. was 4 hours 32 minutes 8 seconds for men, 5 hours 6 minutes 8 seconds for women. [164] In 2015, the men's and women's median marathon times were 4 hours 20 minutes 13 seconds and 4 hours 45 minutes 30 seconds respectively. [165] A goal many runners aim for is to break certain time barriers.
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The Alexander the Great Marathon (Greek: Μαραθώνιος Μέγας Αλέξανδρος) is an annual marathon race held in mid-April between Pella (birthplace of Alexander the Great) and Thessaloniki, Greece, since 2006. It is an AIMS-certified race, [2] and its editions of 2010 [3] and 2011 [4] received IAAF Bronze Label Road Race status.