"AIMS has funded the full restoration of Michel Bréal's grave and named him Founder Emeritus, launching September 15 as an annual global 'Marathon Day.'"
AIMS honours the historical origins of the marathon and works to ensure Michel Bréal's legacy is permanently acknowledged, celebrated every year through a global 'Marathon Day' on September 15th."
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