马拉松介绍marathon.pptx

Marathon Speaker: Introduction of marathon The origin of marathon. Rules of marathon. World famous marathon matches. The impact of marathon. The origin of the marathon The origin of the marathon begins in 490 BC, when the king of Persia sent a fleet of 25,000 soldiers to punish the Athenians for revolting. The troops landed in the coastal town of Marathon, where they were met by 10,000 armed Athenians. The origin of the marathon The Athenians successfully battled the Persians in Marathon. The Athenians sent a runner (in some accounts a professional runner named Pheidippides) back to Athens to tell the good news. On August 12th, 490 BC the messenger ran the 42 kilometre distance without stopping. He would have been subjected to temperatures as high as 39 degrees celcius and just after he arrived in Athens with the news, he died (likely from heat stroke). Rules of marathon. The distance of the modern marathon was standardized as 42.195KM.It can be divided into three forms. Full marathon, half marathon and quarter marathon. There isn`t a world record for marathon, but only the best result. The players can`t be admitted to take part in the game if they don`t match the physical condition of medical institution. With a special reason, athletes can leave competing lanes under the supervision of the referee, but if not, they will be disqualified. New york marathon Boston marathon Berlin marathon London marathon Honolulu marathon Paris marathon The impact of marathon. The bright personalities such as mutual help, love, unity, persistent are also as heavy as the medal. Provide the world with a large stage, promote the world into exchange and cooperation, a truly worldwide movement of humanity. Best wishes!