Pheidippides (Greek: Φειδιππίδης, [pʰeː.dip.pí.dɛːs], "Son of P...
wikipedia - 11 Sep 2020Pheidippides (Greek: Φειδιππίδης, [pʰeː.dip.pí.dɛːs], "Son of Pheídippos") or Philippides (Φιλιππίδης) is the central figure in the story that inspired a modern sporting event, the marathon race. Pheidippides is said to have run from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of the victory of the battle of Marathon.