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     Why is it Called a Marathon? The Story of Pheidippides: Introduction to Ancient Greece

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     Marathon: Pheidippides' Run That Changed History

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     Two Minute History: How were Marathon Races Invented? Battle of Marathon and the Runner Pheidippides

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     Oct. 26: The Truth about Pheidippides and the Early Years of Marathon History

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2. www.runnersworld.com › the-real-pheidippides-storyThe Real Pheidippides Story - Runner's World

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   Dec 6, 2016 · Why are we not running some 300 miles, the distance Pheidippides ran from Athens to Sparta and back? Why highlight the shorter run when a much greater feat occurred?

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   Pheidippides is said to have run from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of the victory of the Battle of Marathon. Painting of Pheidippides as he gave word of the Greek victory over Persia at the Battle of Marathon to the people of Athens.

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   Discover the incredible story of Pheidippides, the messenger who ran 26.2 miles from Marathon to Athens to share the victory over the mighty Persian Empire. ...

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   Witness the heroic tale of Pheidippides' run turned into the Battle of Marathon, altering the course of history. In just 60 seconds, follow this inspiring jo...

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6. greekreporter.com › 2023/11/12 › pheidippidesThe Story of the Real Marathon Run in Ancient Greece

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   Nov 12, 2023 · Why is the ancient Greek man Pheidippides, the greatest runner in world history after whose exploits the concept of the marathon was created, remembered for running the 26 miles (42.195 km) from Marathon to Athens rather than the distance from Athens to Sparta and back?

7. www.historyextra.com › period › ancient-greecePheidippides: The First Man to Run A Marathon | HistoryExtra

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   Sep 30, 2021 · Mythologised by the writings of poets and historians, the alleged deeds of a fleet-footed messenger in ancient Greece called Pheidippides inspired the creation of the world’s most popular mass participation running race – the marathon. But how far did this athlete really run? And in which direction?

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   Why did Pheidippides run from Marathon to Sparta?

   • The story that everyone is familiar with is that of Pheidippides running from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to announce Greek victory, a distance of about 25 miles. But first he ran from Athens to Sparta, to gather Spartan troops to help the Athenians in combat against the Persians.

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   What did Pheidippides do before the Battle of Marathon?

   • Pheidippides was on duty the day of the fabled Battle of Marathon, which pitted the Athenian army against the Persian army. However, before the invasion, it was Pheidippides responsibility to run the 240 kilometer (150 mile) distance from Athens to Sparta to ask Sparta for their help.

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   Did Pheidippides really run a marathon?

   • Mythologised by the writings of poets and historians, the alleged deeds of a fleet-footed messenger in ancient Greece called Pheidippides inspired the creation of the world’s most popular mass participation running race – the marathon. But how far did this athlete really run? And in which direction?

   Pheidippides: The First Man to Run A Marathon | HistoryExtra

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   Did Pheidippides go to Sparta?

   • Yet the principal historic source for the Greco-Persian Wars, the Greek historian Herodotus, makes no mention of the famous original run. Instead, he describes Pheidippides making a much longer journey prior to the battle, all the way to Sparta and back, a distance of more than 300 miles.

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   Why is Pheidippides famous?

   • Why is the ancient Greek man Pheidippides, the greatest runner in world history after whose exploits the concept of the marathon was created, remembered for running the 26 miles (42.195 km) from Marathon to Athens rather than the distance from Athens to Sparta and back?

   The Story of the Real Marathon Run in Ancient Greece

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   What if Pheidippides failed in his 300-mile ultramarathon?

   • If Pheidippides had failed in his 300-mile ultramarathon, what has been called the most critical battle in history might have been lost. Thus was the battle ultimately waged and won at Marathon. Eventually, the Spartans arrived in Athens and learned of the outcome.

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9. www.greekboston.com › ancient-history › pheidippidesThe Real Story of Pheidippides - Greek Boston

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   Pheidippides was on duty the day of the fabled Battle of Marathon, which pitted the Athenian army against the Persian army. However, before the invasion, it was Pheidippides responsibility to run the 240 kilometer (150 mile) distance from Athens to Sparta to ask Sparta for their help.