Which two armies were mentioned in the article?
The Greek and Persian army.
Which army was defeated?
The Persian army.
Where did the Greek army defeat the Persian army?
At the town of Marathon in Greece.
Who ran to deliver the message of the Greek army's victory?
A Greek soldier named "Pheidippides".
Where did the Greek soldier run to and how far was it?
He ran to Athens, which was around 40km away.
What happened after Pheidippides delivered the message?
He collapsed and died.
Why did they include the Marathon race in the first modern Olympic games?
To honor Pheidippides's run.
True or False - At one point, it was believed that a runner could never run a mile (1.6 Km) in under 5 minutes.
False - Four minutes
At one point, it was believed that a runner could never run a mile (1.6 Km) in under 4 minutes. But it happened way back in ______
1954
True or false - Morocco's Hicham El Geurrouj set the world record 27 seconds faster then the record set 70 years ago.
False - 17 seconds
What allows runners to perform at their best?
A healthy diet, muscle building, pacing, training, and the ideal environment.
What do the new socks do for runners?
They provide better airflow and greater foot support.
What does the tape do to help runners?
It cuts the air.
What clothing do researchers want to design in the future?
Clothing with built in cooling systems.
What was the official marathon world record time in 2019?
2 hours, 1 minute and 39 seconds.
What did Kipchoge do in October 2019
He ran a marathon in just under 2 hours.
