The Athens Marathon Medal Collection

The Athens Marathon Collectors’ Medal series, is a series of 8 collectable medals of unique historic, cultural, and artistic value, dedicated to the Marathon’s history,introduced by SEGAS and the Hellenic Athletics Federation in 2019.

Each medal features a different, flagship moment of the history of this Olympic sport on its front side. On the other side, the Panathenaic Stadium will be featured on all 8 medals.

One of the eight letters of the word “MARATHON” is highlighted on the medal each year, so that the entire word is formed by the end of this series. A total of eight different collective medals, one per year, will be awaiting runners until 2027 for the 130th anniversary of the first modern Marathon race.

The basis of the Medals and the side depicting the Panathenaic stadium, is designed by Spyros Kizis, member of the design studio GRID. 

A special packaging has been designed and created for every medal so it can be used as a beautiful display case for your home or office.

Athens Marathon Collector’s Medal 2019

Medal 2019 bears the signature of the world-famous Greek artist, Alekos Fasianos (1935-2022), depicting a scene from the Marathon Battle (490BC) on the front side of the medal.

The letter “M” is highlighted on this year’s medal.

 

Athens Marathon Collector’s Medal 2021

Medal 2021 bears the signature of the worldwide known Kostas Varotsos, depicting his sculpture “Imerodromos”, the soldier who carried the message of victory from the Marathon battlefield to Athens.

The letter “A” is highlighted on this year’s medal.

 

Athens Marathon Collector’s Medal 2022

This third medal – 2022 – bears the signature of Greek artist Yiannis Psychopedis, one of the main exponents of artistic Critical Realism, depicting an abstract version of a pediment that refers to the Parthenon. Ιts frame bears the inscription “Cradle of Democracy”.

The letter “R” is highlighted on this year’s medal.

 

Medal Specifiacations
Diameter: 75mm
Thickness: 5.5mm
Weight: 130g
Ribbon: Attached to the top of medal | Length: 450mm