The Battle That Birthed a Race- The Legend of Marathon#history #historytime #historychannel

History links one of the most iconic athletic events to a battlefield in ancient Greece. The Battle of Marathon in 490 BC was a turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars—and the legend it inspired gave birth to the modern marathon.

Outnumbered but determined, Athenian forces defeated the mighty Persian army near the plains of Marathon. According to legend, a soldier named Pheidippides ran approximately 26 miles to Athens to deliver the message of victory—then collapsed and died. This moment of endurance and triumph became the inspiration for today’s 26.2-mile race.

But the real battle was about more than running—it was about the survival of democracy, the courage of a citizen army, and the resilience of a rising power. The Greek victory at Marathon echoed through history, proving that unity and strategy could defeat overwhelming odds.

In just 50 seconds, discover the epic story of the Battle of Marathon—how it shaped the ancient world and inspired a race that lives on today.

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