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Director, Cardiac Arrhythmia Specialists
A dedicated researcher and physician in the field of cardiology, Dr. Atul Prakash completed his medical studies at S.N. Medical College and Agra University in India, prior to commencing an impressive career that has spanned 20 years and several countries. Today, Dr. Atul Prakash acts as Director of Cardiac Arrhythmia Specialists in Clifton, New Jersey, where he engages in a host of research efforts. Dr. Atul Prakash also serves as Principal Investigator of the SAFARI multicenter study, leading efforts to understand and eradicate atrial fibrillation, a pattern of irregular heartbeats. Dr. Atul Prakash also acts as Principal Investigator for the PREFACE study, a similar multicenter effort. Since 1990, Dr. Atul Prakash’s findings have served to educate others at symposiums worldwide, including annual sessions of the North American Society for Pacing and Electrophysiology, the Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association, and the Annual Scientific Sessions of the American College of Cardiology. A leading figure in his field, Dr. Atul Prakash has written more than 150 articles and other works in the last two decades. With a commitment to improving the practice of medicine, Dr. Atul Prakash teaches at The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Seton Hall University.
Dedicated to helping people in his roles as a professor and researcher, Dr. Atul Prakash has also facilitated a number of pro bono health care opportunities for those in need. Additionally, Dr. Atul Prakash supports a number of charities, including Hindu American Seva Charities. Working with the White House Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, Hindu American Seva Charities promotes spiritual and community advocacy. Devoted to ensuring healthy, happy futures for people of various backgrounds, Dr. Atul Prakash resides in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, where he enjoys long distance running in his spare time.
Atul Prakash's Schools
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S.N. Medical School
, Class of 1987
Gold Medal in Pharmacology, Honors in Physiology, Biochemistry, Medicine,Surgery, Ophthalmology
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Atul Prakash's Companies
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Cardiac Arrhythmia Specialists
2002 - 2011
- Clifton, New Jersey
Director
Dr. Atul Prakash is a world renowned Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist. He has published over 150 Papers, Abstracts, and Book Chapters. Dr. Atul Prakash has been invited to speak all over the world at major national and international meetings on the subjects of Cardiology & Electrophysiology
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Atul Prakash's Affiliations
Atul Prakash's Publications
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The History of the Marathon
, Dr. Atul Prakash's Blog on Bigsight
September, 2011
By Dr. Atul Prakash
One of the most prominent tests of endurance in today’s sports world, the marathon is a trying 26.2-mile footrace that forces participants to push themselves to their physical limits. With a history tracing back more than 2,500 years, the marathon also stands as one of the oldest sports in the world.
The marathon has roots in the days of Ancient Greece, when the Greeks were fighting to hold off the first Persian invasion in 490 B.C. After the Greeks claimed a narrow victory in the Battle of Marathon, a coastal city located in the northwestern region of modern day Greece, they enlisted the services of a young soldier named Pheidippides to deliver the news to Athens. Lacking alternate means of transportation, Pheidippides, an experienced messenger, ran approximately 25 miles across mainland Greece to inform Athens of the victory. According to legend, Pheidippides only had time to announce the Greek word for “victory!” before collapsing and dying of exhaustion. Although scholars have debated the validity of the story of Pheidippides for many centuries, historical evidence strongly suggests that he was indeed a real person.
The first modern marathon took place during the 1896 Olympics in Athens, Greece. Seeking a way to popularize the event and remember the glory of the Ancient Greeks, the organizers of the Olympics recalled the story of Pheidippides and included a footrace of approximately 25 miles. Fittingly, a Greek water carrier named Spiridon “Spiros” Louis won the competition with a time of 2 hours, 58 minutes, and 50 seconds. Since the first modern Olympics in 1896, the marathon has become a recurring feature.
During the 1908 Olympics in London, event organizers extended the marathon to 26.2 miles so competitors could finish in front of the royal family’s viewing box. Sixteen years later, officials representing the Olympics established 26.2 miles as the official distance for the marathon, a tradition that continues to this day. One of the more memorable marathons in recent years occurred during the 1996 Olympics, held in Athens to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first modern Olympic games. The games featured a marathon course that followed the path taken by Pheidippides, stretching from Marathon on the northern coast to the Olympic Stadium in Athens.
Until 1967, all types of marathons only allowed men to compete. After Kathrine Switzer completed the first marathon as a female numbered entry, the Olympic Committee officially introduced the women’s marathon as an Olympic event in the 1984 games, held in Los Angeles.
About the Author
A longtime distance running enthusiast, Dr. Atul Prakash plans to run marathons to support his favorite charities and community service organization. Dr. Prakash is a practicing cardiologist and electrophysiologist and current directs Cardiac Arrhythmia Specialists in Clifton, New Jersey.
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