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Olympic Marathons, Then and Now.

Authors :
Andrews, Mary Evans
Source :
Cricket; Aug2004, Vol. 31 Issue 12, p5-9, 5p, 1 Color Photograph, 5 Black and White Photographs
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Looks at Olympic marathons of today and of years past. First modern Olympic Games in 1896, which were held in the Panathenian Stadium; Fact that all modern marathons honor the historic run of a Greek soldier over 2,500 years ago; Spyridon Loues, a Greek, who was the winner of the first modern Olympic marathon.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00906034
Volume :
31
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Cricket
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
13935882