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For how many years has the London marathon been going on for?
The London Marathon is a road marathon that has been held each year in London since 1981.
What year was the first marathon?
The event was first run on 29 March 1981 and has been held in the spring of every year since. Since 2010, the race has been sponsored by Virgin Money, as the Virgin London Marathon. The 32nd London Marathon took place on 22 April 2012, and the 33rd is planned for 21 April 2013.
What types of marathons are there?
There is just one full marathon that consists of 26.2 miles. Due to the popularity of the race, the marathon has been spit into a half marathon and today many runners enjoy running half the distance 13.1 miles. The half marathon does not carry the same prestige of a marathon, and is often thought as a preparatory race for a marathon. I hope i have answered your question.
Where can one find footage of people running the London marathon?
One can find footage of people running the London marathon on YouTube where numerous videos have been uploaded. One can also see highlights on the BBC sport website.
Was the Boston Marathon always held on Boston?
Yes, the Boston Marathon has always been held in Boston. No, not really. The course starts in the village of Hopkinton and passes through the towns of Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton, and Brookline on the way to the Boylston Street finish line. Only the final 1.5 miles is actually run within the city of Boston. Prior to 1925 the marathon started in Ashland.
What is the loggest bridge?
The longest bridge that I have ever been on was 7 miles. That was located at Marathon Florida.
Why is a marathon 42.195 kilometers?
The marathon distance of 26 miles 385 yards was established at the 1908 London Olympics. Previously, the race had been 24.8 miles long. However, King Edward wanted the race to start in front of Windsor Castle and end at the Olympic Stadium, in front of the Royal Box. It happened to be exactly 26 miles from Windsor Castle to the Stadium, and 385 yards around the track from the entrance to the Royal Box.
What is the fastest time the London Marathon has been completed in by a married couple?
2 hours 20 mins by a young ethiopian couple in 2007
Which city was the capital of England before London?
It has always been London, since Roman times.
How many miles on boat is it to New York from London?
This has not been answered and I'm not sure if you want to know just ask "How many miles from London to New York in miles?" it works the same way.
How was the battle of marathon been immortalized in the present time?
The Battle of Marathon was an exceptional achievement for the Greeks over the numerically superior Persians . To send news of this signal victory to Athens , Pheidippides was sent to inform them which required crossing a distance of approximately 25 miles - the approximate distance from Marathon to Athens . To celebrate this victory the Marathon race was run annually and is now synonymous with a great achievement . The Marathon Race of today eventually became fixed at 26 miles 385 yards in length .
How did marathon gets its name?
The marathon is named after a town in Greece which was the site of the battle of Marathon in 490 BC. The battle was won by the Athenian army which defeated the Persians. As legend has it, after the victory, a messenger named Philippides ran from Marathon to Athens, a distance of approximately 26 miles, to announce the victory, after which, as the story goes, he keeled over and died. (Pretty much how most folks feel after having completed a marathon!) The foregoing legend is based on accounts by several historians whose versions differ in a number of details. Most agree that someone ran from Marathon to Athens, and the race known as the marathon today commemorates that feat. There have been minor adjustments to the distance over the years and it has now been set at 26.2 miles.
