EPISODE · Apr 6, 2022 · 15 MIN
Episode 16: Boston: Keeper of the Flame
from It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan's Archives · host Alan Foulds
Every runner and casual sports observer knows that the Boston Marathon is a big deal. What most don't realize, however, is that it is directly connected to the first Modern Olympics in Athens and, thus tied to the birth of the sport. Listen to hear how the Boston Marathon came into being and how it was an offshoot of the Athens Games.
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