Spartathlon 1983 - 1997

The battle of Marathon in 490 B.C, one of the most famous battles in world history, constituted a landmark and a starting point in the history of civilization. The triumph of the genius of Miltiades and the self-denial of his soldiers made the hordes of Persians flee and rescued Athens and Hellenism from the utmost danger of subjugation to the barbarian invaders. The effects of the victory at Marathon continue to influence the present. It was the first victory against the planned domination of Asianization over Europe and an event with momentous significance. Because of this victory, Athens was able to achieve a great deal and bequeath the benefits of its Knowledge, arts and virtue to mankind.

Two and a half thousand years after that historical battle, a sports event , inseparably related to it was born in Greece. Its name SPARTATHLON covering the classic race from Athens to Sparta , taking place every September.

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