History of the Marathon Quiz

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History of the Marathon: a General level Athletics & Swimming quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!
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Question 1
What is the official distance of a marathon?
A 30 kilometers
B 42.195 kilometers
C 40 kilometers
D 50 kilometers
Question 2
The marathon is named after a city in which country?
A Greece
B Italy
C France
D Turkey
Question 3
Which mythological figure inspired the marathon run?
A Pheidippides
B Hercules
C Odysseus
D Achilles
Question 4
Which major city hosts one of the World Marathon Majors?
A Athens
B Boston
C Rome
D Madrid
Question 5
What is the most common surface for a professional marathon?
A Sand
B Asphalt
C Dirt
D Grass

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