73-year-old Idomeneas Avramakis, dressed as a Spartan hoplite, ran the Athens Authentic Marathon barefoot for the 18th time, inspiring awe with his resilience. Overcoming a past car accident and serious illness, he completed the 42km race, proving that limits are meant to be broken.
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Babis Pitsolis and Matina Noula claimed victory in a thrilling 41st Authentic Marathon in Athens, with Noula setting a new Greek championship record. Pitsolis surged ahead in the final two kilometers to win the men’s race, while Noula delivered a powerful attack around the 28th kilometer to secure the women’s title.
The Greek police announced the schedule of street shutdowns in the Marathon area and central…