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 …

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 …

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 …

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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.

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.

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 …

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 …

A five-time World Championship 5000 m finalist, Kipchoge took silver medals at the 2007 World Championships, 2008 Beijing Olympics, and 2010 Commonwealth Games. He switched to …

Oct 8, 2023 · Relive Kelvin Kiptum's record-breaking performance at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, where he set the world record to win it in 2 hours and 35 seconds.

Jan 13, 2025 · The fastest marathon runners in history, such as Eliud Kipchoge, who set the world record at 2:01:39 in the 2018 Berlin Marathon, and Brigid Kosgei, who broke the women’s …

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 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 …

Oct 13, 2024 · Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich ran the fastest women’s marathon in history to win the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Chepngetich, 30, clocked 2 hours, 9 minutes, 56 seconds, …

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.

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 …

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich took almost two minutes off the world record* at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, winning the World Athletics Platinum Label road race in 2:09:56 on Sunday …

Mar 16, 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 …

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, …

Dec 16, 2024 · It’s now official—Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich has rewritten the history books. Her world record-setting time of 2:09:56, achieved at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, …