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The first marathon

 

The marathon is a race of 42kms, and it is an Olympic event. This race was first run 2,500 years ago. Read about the history of this race.
 

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Tell us about running! 

  • Do you like running?
  • How far can you run?
  • Do you know anybody who has run a marathon?
  • Do you like watching running races on the television?
Your rating: None (209 votes)

Comments

SteepTutankhamun10's picture
Submitted by SteepTutankhamun10 on 8 April, 2012 - 17:05. Albania Kids

I like running and I think I can run 40 kilometres.

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Submitted by GreyTelephoneSki on 15 February, 2012 - 14:57. United Kingdom (Great Britain) Kids

but if they won, how did they? anyway i wanna read the story again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and again and again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Submitted by AgentDinosaurMagic on 20 January, 2012 - 19:00. Turkey Kids

I liked this story it is intresting!

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Submitted by PerfectJewelBubble on 11 December, 2011 - 13:49. Netherlands Kids

So sad for that boy, he died!

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Submitted by SteepTutankhamun10 on 10 December, 2011 - 12:53. Albania Kids

This story is very beatiful and intresting.

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Submitted by SteepTutankhamun10 on 10 December, 2011 - 12:52. Albania Kids

Yes,i like running.I can go until 0.1km.No,i don't.Yes,i do.

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Submitted by KingGhostSunday on 5 December, 2011 - 14:49. India Kids

 this is boring story

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Submitted by AgentDigitalLute on 28 November, 2011 - 15:16. Vietnam Kids

It's so great!

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Submitted by PinkRiverGlitter on 24 November, 2011 - 16:35. Greece Kids

This is my favourite story of my country!

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Submitted by MissRockDrum on 22 November, 2011 - 16:07. Poland Kids

:D