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The miles-long history of the marathon
The marathon is said to commemorate the feat of a Greek soldier in 490 bce.
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Pan American Sports Games, Rio de Janeiro, 2007
Frank Caldeira finishing first in the marathon at the Pan American Sports Games,...
Wilson Dias/ABr
Ancient Olympic Games
Infographic showing events in which athletes competed at the ancient Olympic Games,...
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc./Patrick O'Neill Riley
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