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Marathon
This category is for questions about marathons. Marathon is the longest running event in the Olympics. Its history come from a battle. The Greeks had just won a great battle at Marathon. The generals sent a runner to Athens to report the triumph. When the runner reached Athens and made the report, he collapsed and died. The distance he ran is known as the Marathon.
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How many people typically apply to run in the NYC marathon?
Generally 105,000 to 120,000. Good luck and GO GATORS!
What is the position called when your hips are slightly above shoulder level in track events?
It's called the Fosbury Flop. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fosbury_Flop.
What is the train for a marathon with Tendonitis?
It would depend on the severity of your tendonitis and what tendons are affected. If you have tendonitis and want to train for a marathon, you should see your doctor before starting any sort of training program.
Where is the Flying Pig Marathon?
The Flying Pig Marathon is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Flying Pig Marathon is on May 2.
Who came last in the hackney mini marathon for the under 13 boys?
In 2014,Khalil Bascome-Ferris Came Last with Luca Shea-Green arriving 2 mins before him
Why are marathons 26 miles long and why is a marathon called a marathon?
The mara represents one event, in which this case is running.
The thon represents a long distance in which one must cover to complete, it requires tons of endurance, persistence and training.
As with numbers, million, then billion then trillion
as with these sports, marathon, biathalon, triathalon
The suffix changes as the number of events increases to "fit" with the prefix. (Mara, Bia, Tria)
Uh, no. Close pronunciation but very wrong.
Marathon is the name of a town in Greece which is about 26 miles from Athens. The race is named after a legendary runner in an ancient battle who traveled from Marathon to Athens to announce that the Greeks had successfully defended the town of Marathon against the (far larger) Persian army. A true marathon is a footrace of 26 miles and 385 yards in length.
The term marathon is often used to describe any race or event that lasts a long time and requires endurance such as a dance marathon.
The suffix "athlon" (note the "L") comes from the same root as "athlete" and describes an athletic event. A combination of multiple events will have a numeric prefix to describe the number of events, as described above. This is a different root word from "Marathon" which is named after a place.
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.
Did paula Radcliffe win the London marathon in 2001?
No, Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia won in a time of 2:23:57. Radcliffe won in 2002, 2003, and 2005.
Who ran the Fastest half marathon 12 year old girls?
Kaytlyyn Welsch of Alvin Texas as of Nov. 2012 has run the hal marathon in 1:24.
Not aware of a faster 12 year old.
Does wilmington host any marathons?
Wilmington only hosts the local marathon events. It is yet to host the international marathon events.
What does the word Nike have to do with a marathon?
Nike was the Goddess of Victory! That's they named a brand trainers after her :-)
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What are the names of marathons and half marathons in Arizona not on a Sunday?
The Whiskey Row Marathon races are held on the first Saturday in May in Prescott, AZ
