What were the last words of Pheidippides the great athlete who ran from Marathon to Athens?

According to the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, the last words of Pheidippides, the runner who ran from Marathon to Athens to deliver the news of the Greek victory over the Persians, were "Joy to you, we've won" or "Rejoice, we conquer" (in Greek, "νενικήκαμεν," which translates to "nenikekamen").

Additional InformationAccording to ancient Greek historical accounts, Pheidippides was a professional runner who was sent from the battlefield of Marathon to Athens to deliver a message of victory to the Athenian leaders. The distance he covered was about 26 miles or 42 kilometers. When he arrived in Athens and delivered the message, he reportedly said, "Rejoice, we conquer," before collapsing and dying from exhaustion.

This story has become a part of the legend of the marathon race, which is now a popular long-distance running event held in cities around the world. The last words of Pheidippides are often quoted as a symbol of the triumph of human endurance and determination.