Marathon Collection (page 4)

London Marathon 1981, Sponsored by Gillette, Sunday 29th March 1981

The London Marathon - 1991 Runners in fancy dress run over Westminster Bridge, Central London. Runners dressed in fancy dress. Run Funnies. Picture taken 21st April 1991

The London Marathon, 1991. Runners passing through and around Tower Bridge. Runners from the RAF Regiment, Fun funnies. Picture taken 21st April 1991

London Marathon 1982, Sponsored by Gillette, Sunday 9th May 1982

Birmingham Marathon, West Midlands. 20th September 1981

Birmingham Marathon, the start at the NEC. Birmingham, West Midlands. 20th September 1981

Exhausted marathon runner tries to get 40 winks after completing the race 10th May 1987

Reading half marathon. 6th April 1991

Sports marathon at Billingham. 1973

Flour faces... Dorothy Mashi (left), Raminder Singh (centre) and Bridget Marsden were among Birkby Infant School pupils who lined up with their chapatti flour

A competitor in the first ever London Marathon, March 1981. George Douthwaite at walking pace passing a sign saying " Keep Going"

Runner in the London Marathon March 1981 being helped by members of the St Johns Ambulance Service after failing to complete the course

London Marathon runners at the end of the race. A©DM Fresco 09 / 05 / 1982
London Marathon runners at the end of the race. © DM Fresco 09/05/1982

London Marathon Winners - April 1986 First place winnners Toshihiko Seko (Japan) and Grete Waitz (Norway) on the podium with 2nd and 3rd place winners

Hiromi Taniguchi holds his arms in the air to celebrate winning the 1987 London Marathon

London Marathon Winners Alister Hutton and Wanda Panfil receiving their medals April 1990 Slater

Crowds of runners after completing the London Marathon

Alistair Hutton Marathon Winner 1990 Dbase

Marathon runners at the end of the London Marathon looking tired collecting their medals for having completed the course. Walking past one runner who is lying down exhausted May 1982

Marathon runners in the the London Marathon May 1982. looking tired suffering from cramp -being helped by a policeman. 09/05/1982

London Marathon one man carrying another in his arms after the race 1984

London Marathon got under way with the normal mass start

Marathon runners at the London Marathon May 1982 having a break in a pub

Competitors in the London marathon round the Cutty Sark Ship. 29th March 1981

Richard Wilson actor January 1998 with his Marathon team The Max supplement

Pennyfarthing bicycle in the London Marathon March 1981 Y2K

Pietri Dorando the Italian marathon runner who won the hearts of the British public after he was disqualified in the 1908 London Olympic marathon seen here departing Charing Cross station after

Runner Ken Shaw (29) of Peckham, London, competing in save the childrens charity marathon at Liverpool Wanenture playground. St

Runner Ken Shaw (29) of Peckham, London, competing in save the childrens charity marathon at Liverpool Wanenture playground. St

Handley Page HPR. 1 Marathon T. 11 G-ALVY
Handley Page HPR.1 Marathon T.11 G-ALVY (msn 104, ex XA252), parked next to XA269 / G-AMGR. Both stored at Shoreham, after service with No.2 Air Navigation School

Canada, Ontario, Marathon. Rocks in driftwood on Pebble Beach. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont. com

Canada, Ontario, Marathon. Wave crashing on rocks at Pebble Beach. Credit as: Mike Grandmaison / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont. com

de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otter N94457 (msn 265), of the Marathon Oil Company, Findlay, OH, at Noumea-Magenta, en route to Canada after repair in Australia. Date: 1973

Handley Page (Reading) H. P. R. 1 Marathon G-AMAY
Handley Page (Reading) H.P.R.1 Marathon G-AMAY in storage at Woodley prior to conversion to T.11 Date: circa 1951

Handley Page (Reading) H. P. R. 1 Marathon G-ALVW
Handley Page (Reading) H.P.R.1 Marathon G-ALVW in storage at Woodley prior to conversion to T.11 Date: circa 1951

Arbuthnot Trophy Marathon Team, HMS Royal Sovereign
Group photo of the Arbuthnot Trophy Marathon Team, HMS Royal Sovereign (battleship), 5 January 1931, Malta. The marathon was won by Hs Carter. Date: 1931

The Battle of Marathon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of Marathon, 1890. Battle of Marathon in 490 BC was the first Persian invasion of Greece. Fought between the citizens of Athens and a Persian army under orders of Darius I

Plain of Marathon, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Plain of Marathon, 1890. The Plain of Marathon site of the Battle of Marathon, 490 BC, where Greek hoplites defeated a Persian army of 20, 000

Handley Page HPR-1 Marathon 1
Bea Handley Page Hpr-1 Marathon 1 Airliner Date: 1951

Boughera El Ouafi winning the marathon for France, 1928. Creator: Unknown
Boughera El Ouafi winning the marathon for France, 1928. Algerian athlete El Ouafi (1898-1959) competed during the time Algeria was part of France

Pheidippides giving word of victory after the Battle of Marathon. Artist: Merson, Luc-Olivier (1846-1920)
Pheidippides giving word of victory after the Battle of Marathon. Found in the collection of

The Plain of Marathon, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Tumulus of Marathon, Greece, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
The Tumulus of Marathon, Greece, 1937. Runners in front of the burial mound of the 192 Athenian dead at the site of the battle of Marathon in 490 BC

The finish of the marathon, Olympic Games, London, 1908, (c1920). Dorando Pietri of Italy, the first runner to enter the stadium, collapsed several times and ran the wrong way

Marathon race, 1896. Artist: F Meaulle
Marathon race, 1896. Crowds applauding as an athlete crosses the finishing line of a marathon race organised by Le Petit Journal. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 2nd August 1896

Arbuthnot Trophy - British Navy interfleet crosscountry Race
After the Marathon race for the Arbuthnot Trophy - a British Navy interfleet crosscountry running race - named after Rear-Admiral Sir Robert Keith Arbuthnot

Battle of Marathon. Detail of a sarcophagus. Greek art. Relief on marble. ITALY. Brescia. Roman Civic Museum

Plain of Marathon in ancient Greece
Map showing the Plain of Marathon, site of the battle in 490 BC. Color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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"From Ancient Greece to Modern Times: The Marathon Journey" In the vast expanse of the night sky, Messier objects twinkle like celestial jewels, forming a full set that captivates astronomers. Similarly, runners from all walks of life embark on their own cosmic journey when they participate in marathons. Picture this: NYC Marathon runners gracefully traverse a bridge, their determination etched on their faces as they push themselves beyond limits. It's a sight reminiscent of Pheidippides' legendary run from Marathon to Athens during ancient times. Speaking of legends, the bust of Miltiades stands tall as a symbol of inspiration for marathoners worldwide. This Athenian military leader and politician played a pivotal role in shaping the history and significance behind this endurance race. Fast forward to 1927 - an iconic year for marathons. Runners lace up their shoes and embrace the challenge with unwavering spirit. The echoes of cheers reverberate through time as these individuals strive for greatness. But let us not forget where it all began - in 1896 at the first modern Olympic Games held in Athens. Spyridon Louis emerges victorious, winning hearts along with his gold medal in the marathon race. A powerful illustration captures this historic moment, forever etching it into our collective memory. Traveling further back in time takes us to ancient Greece; home to both athletic prowess and cultural heritage. The Ancient Olympic Games witnessed athletes competing fiercely in various disciplines including the grueling marathon event – an ode to human strength and resilience. The Greek marathon holds tales untold; stories woven into its very fabric by heroes like Miltiades who shaped its legacy centuries ago. Their footsteps echo through generations as modern-day runners follow suit, embracing challenges head-on with every stride taken. And finally, we arrive at London 1908 - another milestone etched within marathon history books.