The History of The Marathon From Ancient Athens and the historic runner Pheidippides to Boston where young runners make their mark, the marathon has been a part of sporting history for millions of years. It has united countries together, and united different races together. Let’s take a tour through this magical event where we can witness The Birth of The Marathon with Pheidippides, The Barefoot Runner of Abebe Bikila, and The Rise of The Africans. This majestic event started in the year 490 B.C with The Battle of Marathon. The Athenian army won a major victory against Persian invaders in the town of Marathon. Greek messenger and soldier Pheidippides dashed an excruciating 26 miles to Athens to dramatically announce, “WE WON”(κερδίσαμε- Greek
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So far, they’re passing all expectations. The 25 fastest marathon times include 13 Ethiopians and 12 Kenyans, they’ve been dominating the sport for nearly half a century. People have been trying to find out how they make running 26 miles, as easy as 1,2.3. Is it the high altitude that gives him endurance, or the distances they have to run just to get to school (some kids had to run 10 miles to get to school), or is it just themselves being fueled to get out of their countries (which are in deep poverty). The answer unknown, but they have made a name for themselves which will keep expanding and growing into a bigger one. But, there is a town and and an ethnic group that combined, has created about 10 gold marathon runners. The poor town of Bekoji in the high mountainous Oromo area, and the group of the Kalenjin. These people have been put to the test their entire lives, and running was their only escape. They went through painful experiences that have helped build character and strength, which are the 2 most important traits needed as a runner. Life in these 2 countries are difficult, but the sport of the marathon has made it a little easier, and if the sport stays Ethiopia and Kenya will thrive and maybe even grow to be one of the great countries in the
So far, they’re passing all expectations. The 25 fastest marathon times include 13 Ethiopians and 12 Kenyans, they’ve been dominating the sport for nearly half a century. People have been trying to find out how they make running 26 miles, as easy as 1,2.3. Is it the high altitude that gives him endurance, or the distances they have to run just to get to school (some kids had to run 10 miles to get to school), or is it just themselves being fueled to get out of their countries (which are in deep poverty). The answer unknown, but they have made a name for themselves which will keep expanding and growing into a bigger one. But, there is a town and and an ethnic group that combined, has created about 10 gold marathon runners. The poor town of Bekoji in the high mountainous Oromo area, and the group of the Kalenjin. These people have been put to the test their entire lives, and running was their only escape. They went through painful experiences that have helped build character and strength, which are the 2 most important traits needed as a runner. Life in these 2 countries are difficult, but the sport of the marathon has made it a little easier, and if the sport stays Ethiopia and Kenya will thrive and maybe even grow to be one of the great countries in the