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Oldest Greek Marathon Runner Sets His Sights on the Horizon

Ninety year-old Stelios Prassas, the oldest person to finish the Athens Marathon, discusses his philosophy for life and why he has no plans to stop running.

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On this Day in Ancient Greece: The Battle of Salamis, September 28-29, 480 BC

2,501 years ago, a heavily outnumbered Greek fleet faced the full might of the Persian empire. The future of Western Civilization was at stake. "On, you sons of Hellenes!"

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Why Greece Is an Amateur Runner’s Paradise

An inside look at the sport that makes friends of strangers and helps participants appreciate their natural surroundings.

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Marathon: Become an Expert in 5 Minutes

That’s all it takes to read our expert’s introduction to the location of the famous ancient battle.

The Winner of the First Modern Olympic Marathon

The Olympic Games

By Eleftheria Traiou

The Winner of the First Modern Olympic Marathon

Spyros Louis, a good-natured water-carrier from a northern Athens suburb, became a…

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The Authentic Marathon Experience

Athens

By Yiannis Papadopoulos

The Authentic Marathon Experience

On 8 November, thousands of runners from around the world will test…

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