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Athens Classic Marathon was created in 1972.
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When was Dubai Marathon created?
Dubai Marathon was created in 2000.
What Greek city on the map is close to Marathon?
Athens - the Plain of Marathon was part of Athens' territory.
What was tragic about the event that created the marathon?
After winning a war against the Persians on the battlefield of Marathon, Pheidippides a messenger ran all the way to Athens to announce their win. When he got there he said the word Nenikékamen, which means We Have Won and then died from exhaustion. From Marathon to Athens is 26.2 miles and Pheidippides ran that and that is why they call it a marathon.
What section are Athens and Marathon located?
Athens and Marathon are located in the region of Attica in Greece.
When was the marathon held?
in greece when a soldier ran from marathon to athens by foot and died
Where was the battle of marathon set?
On the Plain of Marathon, 26 miles north of Athens.
Between which two places was the first marathon run?
marathon town to Athens
Where did the battle of marathon occur?
On the Plain of Marathon, 26 miles nort of Athens,
Why did the battle of marathon fight?
Marathon was fought to keep the Persians from invading Athens.
Who is the athenian who ran from marathon to athens?
Phiedippides
Who reported the victory of Marathon to Athens?
Phidippides
Where was the battle of marathon held?
On the Plain of Marathon in the territory of Athens, 26 miles from the city.
