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The modern marathon idea was inspired by the story of an ancient(古代的) Greek messenger(送信者).
In 490 B. C., the messenger ran about 25 miles from a place called Marathon to the city of Athens (雅典) to tell the Greek people the news: Their army had won the war against the Persians(波斯人). After delivering (传递) the message, the exhausted(筋疲力尽的) messenger fell down and died. In memory of him, the marathon race has been held since the first modern Olympic Games.
The marathon may have ancient origins, but its official distance(距离) of 26. 2 miles wasn't agreed on until the 20th century.
At the first few Olympic Games, the distance of a marathon was close to 25 miles. At the 1908 London Olympic Games, however, the distance was extended. In order to let the royal family members watch the race more easily, Queen Alexandra(亚历山德拉王后) made a special request(要求). She asked that the race start at Windsor Castle(温莎城堡) and finish in front of the royal box(王室包厢) at the Olympic stadium. The distance(距离) between the two locations was exactly 26. 2 miles. In 1921, the length of the marathon event was formally set at 26. 2 miles.
请你根据短文内容，回答下面的问题。
1. What is the distance between Marathon and Athens?
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2. What did the messenger tell the Greek people?
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3. What is the official length of a marathon?
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答案： 1. About 25 miles.
2. The Greek army had won the war against the Persians.
3. 26. 2 miles.