According to marathon lore, the professional long-distance runner Pheidippides died after running 26 miles to Athens to report the Greek army's victory over Persian invaders in 460 B.C. Credit: Texas State University at San Marcos. Click to enlarge.
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According to marathon lore, the professional long-distance runner Pheidippides died after running 26 miles to Athens to report the Greek army's victory over Persian invaders in 460 B.C. Credit: Texas State University at San Marcos. Click to enlarge. |
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