Marathon Handbook

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One of the greatest marathon runners of all time was Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia who became the first black African to win Olympic gold by winning the marathon in a world record time at the 1960 Rome

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Here s a complete list of the marathon world record holders and all time top 26 2 mile runners

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The marathon is a long distance footrace first held at the revival of the Olympic Games in Athens in 1896 In 1924 the Olympic marathon distance was standardized at 42 195 meters 26

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Complete directory of marathons marathon results athlete and race news marathon history training schedules chat email marathoning humor everything for the marathon runner and marathon fan

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In this article we will take a trip back through the annals of time looking briefly at marathon history from the origins of the marathon to the popular event enjoyed by millions of

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The marathon is one of the most iconic and grueling endurance races in the world symbolizing human perseverance strength and determination But beyond the physical challenge

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Explore the history and legacy of the marathon the 42 195km endurance challenge that has captivated the world of athletics for over a century

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Berlin Marathon 2025 results times elite fields and prize money Berlin provided some blazing times from the likes of Sabastian Sawe and Rosemary Wanjiru on one of the fastest courses

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But what is the marathon how long is the race how do you train for it and what races should you enter In this article we run through the essential information you need to know about