For the second year in a row, Greek-American Olympian Alexi Pappas guided visually impaired runner Lisa Thompson to a ...

When the Persian army landed at Marathon in 490 BC, the Athenians chose Phidippides, their best runner, to send word to other Greeks of the invasion. Setting out from Athens, Phidippides made for ...

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 event, from start times and route details to other essential logistics. What is so special about the Athens Marathon? Organised ...

Let's not forget that the original marathon runner, the ancient Greek soldier Pheidippides, is said to have dropped dead immediately after reaching his destination. Now, a new study suggests that ...