The origins of the marathon trace back to ancient Greece and the legendary run of the soldier Pheidippides. According to historical accounts, in 490 BCE, after the Greeks defeated the Persians in the Battle of Marathon, Pheidippides ran approximately 40 km from the battlefield to Athens to announce the victory. Upon delivering the message, he collapsed and died from exhaustion. This historic run inspired the modern marathon race. When the first modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896, the marathon was included as a tribute to Pheidippides' legendary journey. The initial marathon distance was about 40 kilometers (24.85 miles), roughly the distance from Marathon to Athens. The marathon remains a symbol of endurance and perseverance, reflecting the spirit of Pheidippides' historic run and its enduring legacy in athletic competition.
- 100% cotton
- Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
- Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
- Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
- Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
- Open-end yarn
- Tubular fabric
- Taped neck and shoulders
- Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
- Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
- 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
- Handmade to order just for you!
- No returns, non-refundable
- Please measure yourself to make sure you order the right size
- Designed in Greece
- Produced and shipped from the European Union
The sizes correspond to a smaller size in the US market, so US customers should order a size up.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
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Size guide
| LENGTH (cm) | WIDTH (cm) | CHEST (cm) | |
| S | 71.1 | 45.7 | 86.4-94 |
| M | 73.7 | 50.8 | 96.5-104.1 |
| L | 76.2 | 55.9 | 106.7-114.3 |
| XL | 78.7 | 61 | 116.8-124.5 |
| 2XL | 81.3 | 66 | 127-134.6 |
- Manufacturer contact information
- Name: L'Athenienne
- Email address: lathenienne@gmail.com
- Postal Address: D. Areopagitou 3 11742 Athens GR
- Name: L'Athenienne
- Age restrictions: For adults
- EU Warranty: 2 years
- Other compliance information: Meets the EU REACH requirements.