The
Marathon Greece is the first sports in Greece than be categorized as modern and was first held in 1986 in Greece itself. The
Athens Stadium is a foundation of classical times, inaugurated with this Grecian Sports.
The name of this athletic sports, "marathon" is derived from the legend of the Greek soldier, Pheidippides, who was the ambassador from the town of Marathon to Athens to declare that the Persians were defeated in the Battle of Marathon. The history narrates, that he ran the entire route without halting, but once he declared his message "Nenikekamen" which means "We were Victorious!" to the citizens, he died out of exhaustion. This account of the extensive run from Marathon to Athens was first published in Plutarch's 'On the Glory of Athens' in the 1st century AD.
At the launch of the
Olympic games in 1896, the legendary soldier was given a tribute by a group of twenty-five runners running from Marathon Bridge to the Olympic Stadium in Athens. The run was the last event of the Olympics and the hosts, who were the Greeks themselves won the medal.
The marathon of Greece is a recognized event through out the world. The Boston Athletic Association marathon in 1897 marked their curriculum as 24.7 mile course from Metcalfe's Mill in Ashland to Boston's Irvingston St. Oval. There were 15 participants and John J. Mc Dermott was the winner.
Since then
Marathon Greece is not only a sports, which carries a special notion in this country but a vital inclusion in the Olympics hence forth.
