The Legend of the Marathon Quiz

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The Legend of the Marathon: a General level Athletics & Swimming quiz. Test your knowledge with 15 questions!
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Question 1
What is the approximate distance of a modern marathon?
A 13.1 miles
B 10 miles
C 26.2 miles
D 50 miles
Question 2
Which ancient battle is the marathon named after?
A Battle of Thermopylae
B Battle of Marathon
C Battle of Troy
D Battle of Hastings
Question 3
Who is the legendary messenger who ran to Athens?
A Odysseus
B Pheidippides
C Achilles
D Hercules
Question 4
What happens after the marathon runner delivers the news in the legend?
A He starts a war
B He wins a medal
C He collapses and dies
D He retires
Question 5
In which modern sporting event did the marathon debut?
A 1924 World Cup
B 1900 Wimbledon
C 1950 Commonwealth Games
D 1896 Olympic Games

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