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1896 Summer Olympics: The Olympic marathon is run ending with the victory of Greek athlete Spyridon Louis.
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1896 Summer Olympics
Multi-sport event in Athens, Greece
The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad and commonly known as Athens 1896, were the first international Olympic Games held in modern history. Organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which had been created by French aristocrat…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Marathon
Long-distance running event of 42.195 kilometres
The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42.195 kilometres, usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair divisions. More than 800…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Spyridon Louis
Greek amateur athlete (1873–1940)
Spyridon Louis, commonly known as Spyros Louis, was a Greek water carrier who won the first modern-day Olympic marathon at the 1896 Summer Olympics. Following his victory, he was celebrated as a national hero.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
April 10
Day of the year
April 10 is the 100th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 265 days remain until the end of the year.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)