The marathon is a long-distance race with an official distance of 42.195 kilometers (26 miles 385 yards) that is usually run as a road race. The event is named after the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens. The historical accuracy of this legend is in doubt,contradicted by accounts given by Herodotus, in particular. Legend has it that Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to announce that the Persians had been defeated at the Battle of Marathon. He uttered one phrase "Νενικήκαμεν" ('We have won.') then collapsed and Died.
The marathon was one of the original modern Olympic events in 1896, though the distance did not become standardized until 1921.
Good luck to all those running the Dissney World Marathon on Sunday,,, I'll be meeting you at he Finish,,, and we can say "Νενικήκαμεν"
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