Pheidippides (jan 1, 530 BC – sep 10, 490 BC)
Description:
the central figure in the story that inspired two moderns sporting events, the marathon race and the Spartathlon. Pheidippides is said to have run from Marathon to Athens to deliver news of the victory of the battle of MarathonAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 530 BC
sep 10, 490 BC
~ 39 years