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How was the Marathon concept introduced May 14, 2007

Posted by grhomeboy in Culture History Mythology.
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World history states that the Marathon concept originated in ancient Greece when Athenian messenger Phidippides ran 26.2 miles from Marathon to Athens.

He announced the victory of the Athenian navy over the Persians, and he died on the spot.

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