From Pheidippides to Eliud Kipchoge – How did the Marathon begin?

Pheidippides, in all his glory, real or mythical, inspired a competitive sport that everyone knows of today. The marathon was created in 1896 for the purpose of becoming the first Olympic event. The marathon has recently taken an exciting turn. Eliud Kipchoge broke the mythical 2-hour Marathon mark with his 1:59:40 run and Brigid Kosgei …

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