Marathon world record progression Kelvin Kiptum during his world record run at the 2023 Chicago marathon with 2:00:35 Mary Keitany during her women-only world record run at the 2017 London …

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Dec 9, 2025 · Here’s all you need to know about the marathon world record and the world’s fastest marathon times runners. We’ve got lists of the out-right fastest marathons, including multiple times …

See the men's marathon record progression. The current women's marathon world record is held by Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya. She shocked the running world by smashing the record on October 13, …

Jan 27, 2025 · We discuss the new men's marathon world record and give you a detailed analysis of Kelvin Kiptum’s marathon world record performance at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.

The Berlin Marathon, for example, is unquestionably the queen of record-breaking races: its ultra-flat course (just 73m of elevation), the cool September weather, and precise organization make it a true …

Apr 2, 2024 · The current Marathon World Record for men is 2:01:39, set by Eliud Kipchoge in 2018. In the world of long-distance running, the Marathon World Record is the ultimate goal that elite athletes …

Oct 9, 2023 · The 23-year-old Kenyan shattered Eliud Kipchoge’s marathon world record on Sunday 8 August with a time of 2:00:35. Olympics.com analyses the performances side by side.

Aug 9, 2024 · Howard Calvert takes a look at how marathon times are inching towards the elusive sub-2 hour mark. For those who’ve run a marathon, you’ll know that those 26.2 miles delivers agony, pain, …

The quest to shatter the world marathon record is relentless, with the elusive sub-2-hour mark in an official race setting the ultimate benchmark. Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya currently clinches the world …

World records in the marathon are ratified by World Athletics, the international governing body for the sport of athletics.

Oct 8, 2023 · Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum breaks the men's marathon world record in Chicago, a month after the women's record toppled in Berlin.

Marathon World Records (men) Getting Closer to under two hours An official sub-2 hour marathon appears to be getting closer to reality (see our poll about it). In the 2023 Chicago marathon Kelvin …

Kelvin Kiptum’s world marathon record of 2:00:35 set in Chicago last year has been ratified. Kenya’s Kiptum became the first athlete to break 2:01 in a record-eligible marathon, taking 34 seconds off the …

Dec 3, 2024 · Discover the fascinating history of marathon world records! From the origins of the 26.2-mile race to the fastest times ever run, this guide takes you on a journey through the evolution of …

Oct 13, 2024 · Chepngetich went out in 64:16 for the half -- the #5 half marathon time ever -- and came back in 65:40 to take almost two minutes off Tigst Assefa's 2:11:53 world record from last year.

Kelvin Kiptum runs a world record of 2:00:35 to win the Chicago Marathon (© Getty Images) Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum became the first athlete to break 2:01 in a record-eligible marathon, clocking a …

Oct 8, 2023 · Marathon world record progression explained World record s in the marathon are ratified by World Athletics, the international governing body for the sport of athletics . The late Kenyan …

Nov 1, 2024 · Explore the history and legacy of the marathon, the 42.195km endurance challenge that has captivated the world of athletics for over a century.

Ruth Chepngetich sets world record time at Chicago Marathon; John Korir takes men's title Swiss wheelchair racers Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner repeated their golden Paris 2024 results in …