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Battle of Marathon - The Ghost Runner

Battle of Marathon - The Ghost Runner

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Jack Maddox unravels the myth behind the marathon. The legendary runner who died at Marathon's gates? He never existed—but the real Pheidippides ran 300 miles over mountains in four days, met a goat god, and was forgotten. Discover how a 600-year-old mix-up created the world's most famous footrace.

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