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Having run to Sparta to solicit their military help against the Persian invasion, he then ran back to tell the Athenians that the Spartans were in the middle of a religious festival, but would come as soon as it was over. The 120 mile run was too much for him and he died of exhaustion.
If you are talking about the fake story of him then going to Marathon and running back the 26 miles to tell the Athenians of the victory there over the Persians, it is just that - he was dead. The news of the Marathon victory came when the Athenian army, after the battle, realised that the Persian cavalry had taken off by sea for Athens to capture it in their absence. The 9,000 Athenian heavy infantry with their 9,000 light infantry, ran desperately the 26 miles back to Athens, forming up in front of the city just as the Persians were disembarking. Frustrated, the Persians went home.
So the news of the battle was brought by 18,000 Athenian soldiers running with their weapons and armour - a far greater feat then today's pampered Marathon runners. And Pheidippides was by this time cremated, and unable to bring any message after his initial one from Sparta. And the Spartans arrived too late for the battle.
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How old was Pheidippides when he died?
pheidippides was just about 35 when he died
The person who ran twenty six miles to Rome to tell the news of the victory at Marathon?
A messenger by the name of Pheidippides, although there is some contention as to whether this actually happened. Pheidippides WAS sent with a request for aid from Marathon to Sparta, which was a distance of 240 km (which only took him two days). The story relates that he traveled back to the battle was was then sent to Athens with news of victory. Then, after running only 40km, he collapsed dead after announcing the victory.
Who was the athenian runner who spread the news of the victory of the Persians an Marathon?
It was 18,000 Athenian warriors who ran back after their successful battle at Marathon to protect Athens from assault by sea in their absence. They ran back when they realised that the Persian cavalry was heading to Athens on ships. They ran the 26 miles, arriving just as the Persian cavalry was disembarking to take the city. There is a fake story that Pheidippides ran back to tell of the Marathon victory. He was already dead, dying from exhaustion after running to Sparta to summon them to held repel the Persian invasion.
Where did Pheidippides run from to warn Athens of a Persian attack?
Nowhere. Athens sent Pheidippides to run to Sparta to summon them to help fight the Persians. The 120 mile return trip killed him.
What did Pheidippides wear when he was running?
Nothing. Greek athletes performed naked.
Who is the athenian runner who spread the news of the victory over the Persians at marathon?
Pheidippides
How old was Pheidippides when he died?
pheidippides was just about 35 when he died
The person who ran twenty six miles to Rome to tell the news of the victory at Marathon?
A messenger by the name of Pheidippides, although there is some contention as to whether this actually happened. Pheidippides WAS sent with a request for aid from Marathon to Sparta, which was a distance of 240 km (which only took him two days). The story relates that he traveled back to the battle was was then sent to Athens with news of victory. Then, after running only 40km, he collapsed dead after announcing the victory.
Who was the athenian runner who spread the news of the victory of the Persians an Marathon?
It was 18,000 Athenian warriors who ran back after their successful battle at Marathon to protect Athens from assault by sea in their absence. They ran back when they realised that the Persian cavalry was heading to Athens on ships. They ran the 26 miles, arriving just as the Persian cavalry was disembarking to take the city. There is a fake story that Pheidippides ran back to tell of the Marathon victory. He was already dead, dying from exhaustion after running to Sparta to summon them to held repel the Persian invasion.
Who ran the original Marathon?
Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens.
What is the role pheidippides?
A runner
When the first marathon was run?
The modern Athens Marathon commemorates the run of the soldier Pheidippides from a battlefield at the site of the town of Marathon, Greece, to Athens in 490 B.C., bringing news of a Greek victory over the Persians. Legend has it that Pheidippides delivered the momentous message "Niki!" ("victory"), then collapsed and died, thereby setting a precedent for dramatic conclusions to the marathon.
Which person ran the first marathon?
Pheidippides
What country is the modern statue of pheidippides?
teingmouth
What was Pheidippides Famous Last Words?
"Victory"
What news does Creon bring back to Oedipus?
hes dead
What news does the nurse bring to friar Laurence?
She brings news of Juliet after Romeo is banished.
