Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Who was the first modern day marathon winner at the 1896 Summer Olympics thereby becoming a national hero?

  1. Charilaos Vasilakos

  2. Spyridon Louis

  3. Pheidippides

  4. Joan Benoit
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Spyridon Louis, a Greek water carrier, won the first Olympic marathon in 1896, becoming a national hero in Greece. Charilaos Vasilakos came second. Pheidippides was the ancient Greek messenger, not a modern Olympic athlete. Joan Benoit is a female marathon runner from a much later era.

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