What 490 B.C.E. battle resulted in an Athenian victory against an overwhelming Persian force?

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The Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C.E. was a significant victory for the Athenians against the Persians. Despite being outnumbered, the Athenians were able to hold off the Persian force and ultimately defeat them. The other options listed, Leuctra and Gaugamela, occurred centuries later, while the Battle of Thermopylae resulted in a defeat for the Greeks.