How did Marathons Start?

What did Pheidippides exclaim in Athens?

• “We have won!"

• "We lost!"

• "The British are coming, The British are coming."

• "I am so tired!"

What happened to Pheidippides after he reached Athens?

• He collapsed and died

• He ran back to Marathon

• He celebrated

What is the traditional last event of the Olympics?

• Women's Marathon

• Triathlon

• Swimming

• Men's Marathon

Who set the standard distance for a marathon?

• The International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF)

• The International Professional Athletes Group (IPAG)

• Pheidippides

• The Olympics

Do most runners run marathons to win?

• Yes!

• No!

When was the standard distance for a marathon decided?

• 490 B.C.

• 1896

• 1921

• It has not been decided

What was Pheidippides?

• Carver

• Healer

• Soldier

• Messenger

Around how many marathons are held each year?

• Over 1000

• Over 500

• Exactly 250

• Just at the Olympics

How many breaks did Pheidippides take on his run?

• Around 3

• 1

• He took no breaks

• 10

Who do most runners compete against?

• Themselves

• Their friends

• Last year's winner

• Pheidippides