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Where was the first marathon in Greece?
The first marathon in Greece took place at the site of the ancient Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. This historic event commemorated the run of the soldier Pheidippides, who is said to have raced from Marathon to Athens to announce the Greek victory over the Persians. The modern marathon, inspired by this legend, was first held during the 1896 Athens Olympics.
Where was the battle of marathon held?
On the Plain of Marathon in the territory of Athens, 26 miles from the city.
What was the Pancratium in ancient Greek times?
a sport that was held in the ancient greek Olympics
Which athenian general held command for the battle of marathon?
Of the ten generals, it was the turn of Miltiades on the day of the battle.
Who was the marathon race named after?
The marathon race is named after the ancient Greek city of Marathon. According to legend, a Greek soldier named Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of a military victory over the Persians in 490 BC. This legendary run inspired the modern marathon race, which was first held during the 1896 Athens Olympics. The distance of the race was standardized to 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) in the early 20th century.
Where was marathon invented?
During the Battle of Marathon in Athens Greece, an Athenian messenger boy called Pheidippides ran 26 miles to announce to the rest of Athens the victory they achieved. The Athenians defeated a larger Persian force at the location of Marathon. At the end of the messenger Pheidippides run he dropped dead from exhaustion. Today these long runs called "Marathons" held at places like New York include a distance of 26 miles.
Where are Greek plays held?
in the odeon. Its an ancient greek theater.
Where was the first greek battle held?
in greece
Where were the ancient greek olymipcs held?
Olympia
Where is the ancient Greek olympic village?
i think you are wondering about mount Olympus, witch is where the ancient Greek Olympics were held.
Why were the ancient greek Olympics held?
Olympia :P
When is the 2008 Olympic marathon being held?
The women's marathon will be held August 17 and the men's marathon will be held August 24.
