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Spartathlon: Runners Trace Footsteps of Pheidippides from Athens to Sparta
Hundreds of ultra-marathon runners are taking part in the historic Spartathlon race from Athens to Sparta that started on Friday.
The Spartathlon is a historic ultra-distance foot race that takes place in September of every year in Greece. It is...
Ancient Greece
Pheidippides’ Real Marathon Was a Punishing 300 Miles
Why is the ancient Greek man Pheidippides, the greatest runner in world history after whose exploits the concept of the marathon was created, remembered for running the 25 miles from Marathon to Athens rather than the distance from Athens...
Greece
Spyros Louis: The Olympics Marathon Hero Who Did it All to Impress a Girl
In the summer Olympics of 1896 in Athens Spyros Louis took advantage of the opportunity to impress his love.
Greece
Greek Ultra Marathon Runner Crosses Arctic Circle — Twice
Greek ultra marathon runner Marios Giannakou crossed the Arctic Circle -- twice -- while competing in the 500 km (310 mile) race called the "Lapland Arctic Ultra."
Upon reaching the end, Giannakou waved his Greek flag with pride.
"The race was...
Greek News
From Marathon to Thermopylae Greece Eyes Military Tourism
Greece has set its eyes on opening up a new opportunity to attract new visitors to the country: Military tourism.
Military enthusiasts, academics, students would perhaps be interested in visiting the places where the greatest battles in history took place.
Some...
Ancient Greece
2,500-Year-Old Greek Helmet Found in Haifa, Israel
A Corinthian helmet from the Persian Wars that was found several years ago in Israel has recently been turned over to Israeli authorities.
Greek News
Greek Runner Costas Gelaouzos Wins Athens Authentic Marathon
Greek runner Costas Gelaouzos won the 38th Athens Marathon in 2 hours 16 minutes 49 seconds on Sunday leading a sweep of the podium places by home competitors.
The runner-up, Panagiotis Bourikas, was more than five minutes behind, in 2:22:33,...
Charity
Greek Eco Activist Emmanouil Completes Epic Run from Athens to Glasgow
Greek marathon runner Agis Emmanouil completed his epic run from Athens to Glasgow last week, sending a message to world leaders gathered for the UN's Cop26 that time is running out for the planet.
Emmanouil reached Glasgow Green on Friday...
Greece
Meet the 90-Year-Old Greek Marathon Runner
Marathon runner Stelios Prassas, at 90 years old, will likely be the oldest athlete to participate in the upcoming Athens Marathon.
Prassas, who prides himself in maintaining not only the physical fitness of a teenager, but also the spirit of...
Greece
Greek-Canadian Musician Katherine Filippeos Releases New Single
Greek-Canadian musician Katherine Filippeos has released a single entitled "Breathe Into Me," inspired by Superman, her "favorite superhero."