1959 in sports

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  • August 27 to September 7 – Pan American Games held in Chicago, United States.
  • Flyweight (– 51 kg): Miguel Angel Botta (Argentina)
  • Bantamweight (– 54 kg): Waldo Claudiano (Brazil)
  • Featherweight (– 57 kg): Carlos Aro (Argentina)
  • Lightweight (– 60 kg): Abel Laudonio (Argentina)
  • Light Welterweight (– 63.5 kg): Vincent Shomo (United States)
  • Welterweight (– 67 kg): Alfredo Cornejo (Chile)
  • Light Middleweight (– 71 kg): Wilbert McClure (United States)
  • Middleweight (– 75 kg): Abrao de Souza (Brazil)
  • Light Heavyweight (– 81 kg): Amos Johnson (United States)
  • Heavyweight (+ 81 kg): Allen Hudson (United States)

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The 19th Century (also written XIX century) lasted from 1801 through 1900 in the Gregorian calendar. It is often referred to as the "1800s.
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21st Century is the present century of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. It began on January 1, 2001 and is due to end December 31, 2100. However, more modern methods of dating begin the century in the year 2000.
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Year 1956 (MCMLVI
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Year 1959 (MCMLIX
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Athletics, also known as track and field or track and field athletics, is a collection of sports events that involve running, throwing and jumping. The name is derived from the Greek word "athlon" meaning "contest".
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marathon is a long-distance running event of 42.195 kilometres (26 miles 385 yards) that can be run either as a road race or off-road (for example, on mountain trails).

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The name marathon
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August 15 is the 1st day of the year (2nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 0 days remaining.

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  • 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, in which Roland is killed.

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The Enschede Marathon is an annual marathon race held in the city of Enschede, Netherlands. The race is the distance of a typical marathon (42 km, 195 metres). It has been held annualy since 1991, after being bi-annual for the previous 44 years.
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