The New York Times

Olympics Ignite a New Battle of Marathon

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The Sun

The Battle of Marathon in 490BC is one of history’s most famous military engagements and inspired the world’s most celebrated long distance race.

THE Battle of Marathon in 490BC is one of history’s most famous military engagements and inspired the world’s most celebrated long distance race. The epic encounter happened during the Persian Wars ...