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Why is the Mac championship game called the Marathon Mac Championship?
To give the sponsor some publicity ... the MAC Championship game is sponsored by Marathon Oil.
What are modern races named for?
Most modern marathons have 3-part names: Lead Sponsor + Location + "Marathon." There are, of course, many exceptions. The Marine Corps Marathon and US Air Force Marathon omit location (Washington, DC and Dayton, OH, respectively); the sponsors of some of the largest races get marginalized in common usage - (Bank of America) Chicago Marathon, and the Boston Marathon (associated with John Hancock and the Boston Athletic Association); then there are the unusual ones -- Cincinatti's "Flying Pig Marathon" comes to mind. The word "Marathon" itself was resurrected by Michel Bréal and Pierre de Coubertin in their search for a "larger than life" capstone event for the Modern Olympics, beginning Athens, Greece in 1896. They envisioned a long-distance footrace, recreating the legendary run of Phidippides in 490 BCE from the plains of Marathon to Athens, where he announced the victory of Greek troops over a much larger force of invading Spartans. Phidippides supposedly collapsed and died after delivering his message, but that detail is not supported by documentation of the day.
What are modern marathon races named for?
Most modern marathons have 3-part names: Lead Sponsor + Location + "Marathon." There are, of course, many exceptions. The Marine Corps Marathon and US Air Force Marathon omit location (Washington, DC and Dayton, OH, respectively); the sponsors of some of the largest races get marginalized in common usage - (Bank of America) Chicago Marathon, and the Boston Marathon (associated with John Hancock and the Boston Athletic Association); then there are the unusual ones -- Cincinatti's "Flying Pig Marathon" comes to mind. The word "Marathon" itself was resurrected by Michel Bréal and Pierre de Coubertin in their search for a "larger than life" capstone event for the Modern Olympics, beginning Athens, Greece in 1896. They envisioned a long-distance footrace, recreating the legendary run of Phidippides in 490 BCE from the plains of Marathon to Athens, where he announced the victory of Greek troops over a much larger force of invading Spartans. Phidippides supposedly collapsed and died after delivering his message, but that detail is not supported by documentation of the day.
How do you use sponsor in a sentence?
Tobacco companies are no longer allowed to sponsor Formula One motor racing I need to raise money to fund a life saving operation for my son, so I'm looking for a good sponsor My brother asked me to sponsor him, he's running a marathon for the charity Children in Need.
Why is the battle of marathon called the battle of the marathon?
Greece started the marathon by messengers jogging back and forth from marathon, Greece and other cities. But today's modern marathons have 3 part names : Lead Sponsor, Location, and Marathon .
Where can I get information on running?
There are probably several running clubs in your area. A quick search on the internet should reveal information to assist you. I would also call the sponsor of the marathon to see if they have any recommendations.
Who is a sponsor in project management?
The Sponsor is a Stakeholder in the Project.Project sponsor - This is the individual or group that provides financial resources for the project. A sponsor has a major stake in the project and may perform an active role in the project team from time to time.Following are some of the functions of a sponsor:1. The sponsor champions the project when it's conceived. This includes gathering support for the project by performing actions such as acting as project spokesperson to the higher-level management and spelling out the benefits of the project.2. The sponsor leads the project through the selection process until the project is finally authorized, at which point the leadership role goes to the project manager.3. The sponsor plays an important role in developing the initial project scope and charter.4. The sponsor serves as an authority and a catalyst for issues beyond the control of project managers, such as authorizing some critical changes and other yes/no decisions.
What Should a Project Sponsor Do?
The Project Sponsor is one of the Key Stakeholders in any Project.Following are some of the functions of a sponsor:1. The sponsor champions the project when it's conceived. This includes gathering support for the project by performing actions such as acting as project spokesperson to the higher-level management and spelling out the benefits of the project.2. The sponsor leads the project through the selection process until the project is finally authorized, at which point the leadership role goes to the project manager.3. The sponsor plays an important role in developing the initial project scope and charter.4. The sponsor serves as an authority and a catalyst for issues beyond the control of project managers, such as authorizing some critical changes and other yes/no decisions.
Were the sons of liberty colonists?
Yes. Sam Adams was the leader and John Hancock was the sponsor with money. Adams and Hancock were the largest smugglers in the colonies. When the British lowered the tea tax that made the Dutch tea they smuggled higher in price, so to protect their business they threw the tea into Boston harbor. I suggest you watch the history channel mini series SONS OF LIBERTY.
What is the past tense for frank is your sponsor?
Frank was your sponsor
How do you spell the word sponcer?
There is no such word, or a need for one. The word "sponsor" is already a noun applied to a person, group, or company.
What is the past perfect tense of sponsor?
The local grocery store is a sponsor of our school.
