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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At 88, Ploutarchos Pourliakas proved that age is no barrier to determination, by completing the 41st edition of the ‘Authentic Marathon of Athens’ in 6 hours and 31 minutes.
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.
Athens will host the 41st Athens Marathon on November 9th and 10th, welcoming over 73,000…
Former Marathon Mayor Ilias Psinakis narrowly escaped serious injury in a car accident early Monday morning. The incident occurred while Psinakis was driving alone on a rural road near his home in Marathon. To avoid a head-on collision, he swerved to the side, causing his car to leave the road and strike a utility pole.
The modern marathon race has its roots in Ancient Greece, inspired by the legendary story…
The Battle of Marathon in 490 BC was a pivotal event in the Greco-Persian Wars.…
Inspectors from the Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry have declared 78 homes in East Attica uninhabitable following recent fires. Of these, 34 homes require demolition, while 44 need major repairs. Inspections continue across the region, with additional damage reported to businesses and other properties.
The recent fires in Attica on August 11 did not cause any damage to the…
Greek authorities have warned residents to stay indoors with windows closed as over 400 firefighters work to control multiple wildfires on the outskirts of Athens. Entire neighborhoods, including the historic town of Marathon, are being evacuated amid thick smoke and extreme temperatures, prompting a state of emergency.
The body of an unidentified man was recovered from the waters off a beach northeast…
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In an announcement today, Jean-Francois Martins, president of the Eiffel Tower‘s operating company (SETE), revealed…
Spyros Louis, the first marathon race winner of the Modern Olympic Games 1896
Spyridon Louis was born in Marousi, north of Athens, on January 12, 1873. His father…
Nurses and doctors provided Emergency pre-hospital care to 90 runners during all the road races…
The mini 5km marathon race occurred on Sunday morning at approximately 08:00. The 22-year-old Nestoras…
Spyros Louis, the first marathon race winner of the Modern Olympic Games, 1896
The European Union could propose to the International Olympic Committee and Thomas Bach for the…
Final countdown for the 40th Athens Authentic Marathon