The first marathon
The marathon is a race of 42kms, and it is an Olympic event. This race was first run 2,500 years ago. Read about the history of this race.
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Tell us about running!
- Do you like running?
- How far can you run?
- Do you know anybody who has run a marathon?
- Do you like watching running races on the television?
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Comments
I liked this story it is intresting!
So sad for that boy, he died!
This story is very beatiful and intresting.
Yes,i like running.I can go until 0.1km.No,i don't.Yes,i do.
this is boring story
It's so great!
This is my favourite story of my country!
:D
i like running,recently i am going on a diet , so i run everday. my friends and i have never run a marathen,but i want to try it if i have a chance .
Pheidippides didn't do a good job. He forgot to tell the second message before he died.
Minhtimus