CULTURE 2019
Top Greek long-distance runners were honored by the “Route of Truce”
Long-distance runners who honored Greece through their presence and athletic achievements were recognized in a special event by the Federation of Olympia, within the framework of its activities ahead of the “Route of TRuce” from Ilida to Olympia, which this year is organized on May 5.
In a particularly moving atmosphere, special plaques were awarded to descendants of Spyridon Louis (Gold Olympic Champion of the 1st Marathon Race – the award was received by the President of the Marathon Museum, Irene Spanou), Charilaos Vasilakos (the 1st winner of the modern Marathon – the award was received by his grandson, Charilaos Vasilakos), Stelios Kyriakides (Winner of the Boston Marathon – the award was received by his son, Dimitris Kyriakides). Also honored were Giannis Kouros (the “modern Pheidippides”, ultra long-distance runner), Georgia (Zozo) Christodoulou (the first Greek woman to complete the Marathon feat), and Grigoris Lambrakis (Marathon runner of Peace and Reconciliation of peoples – the award was received by his son, Grigoris).
The event was held in honor of the “International Day of Sport for Development and Peace”.
