
Works Cited
I selected these articles because they helped me show the different stages of marathon development and they provide a complete understanding of how the event transformed throughout history. National Geographic explained the actual story behind the marathon's origins while Britannica delivered accurate historical details about the Olympic Committee establishing the modern race and History.com explained the process of establishing the official marathon distance. The articles provided me with dependable information that enhanced my research through their combined knowledge.
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“Who Invented the Marathon? It’s Not as Ancient as You Think.” History, 2023, www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/marathon-ancient-history-modern-origins
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Nix, Elizabeth. “Why Is a Marathon 26.2 Miles? | HISTORY.” HISTORY, 29 Oct. 2014, www.history.com/articles/why-is-a-marathon-26-2-miles.
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“Marathon | Race.” Encyclopedia Britannica, www.britannica.com/sports/marathon-race.