Tetyana Filonyuk
Tetyana Filonyuk or Tetiana Filoniuk ( uk, Тетяна Філонюк; born April 5, 1984 in Novoselytsia) is a Ukraine, Ukrainian long-distance runner who specialises in marathon running. Achievements References * 1984 births Living people Ukrainian female long-distance runners Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2012 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes of Ukraine European Athletics Championships medalists Ukrainian female marathon runners Competitors at the 2009 Summer Universiade Sportspeople from Chernivtsi Oblast {{Ukraine-athletics-bio-stub ...
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Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair divisions. More than 800 marathons are held throughout the world each year, with the vast majority of competitors being recreational athletes, as larger marathons can have tens of thousands of participants. The marathon was one of the original modern Olympic events in 1896. The distance did not become standardized until 1921. The distance is also included in the World Athletics Championships, which began in 1983. It is the only running road race included in both championship competitions (walking races on the roads are also contested in both). History Origin The name ''Marathon'' comes from the legend of Philippides (or Pheidippides), the Greek messenger. The legend states that, while he was taking part in the Battle of Marathon, whi ...
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