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For a performance to be ratified as a world record by World Athletics, the marathon course on which the performance occurred must be 42.195 km (26.219 mi) long, [34] measured in a defined manner using the calibrated bicycle method [35] (the distance in kilometers being the official distance; the distance in miles is an approximation) and meet other criteria that rule out artificially fast ...
Eliud Kipchoge. Eliud Kipchoge EGH (born 5 November 1984 [ 3]) is a Kenyan long-distance runner who competes in the marathon and formerly specialized in the 5000 metres. Regarded as the greatest marathon runner of all time, he is the 2016 and 2020 Olympic marathon champion, and was the world record holder in the marathon from 2018 to 2023, with ...
Kelvin Kiptum Cheruiyot (2 December 1999 – 11 February 2024) was a Kenyan long-distance runner who currently holds the marathon world record. As of 2024, he ran three of the seven fastest marathons in history [ 5] and was ranked first among the world's men's marathon runners. [ 6]
The marathon (from Greek Μαραθώνιος) is a long-distance foot race with a distance of 42.195 km (26 mi 385 yd), [ 1] usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair divisions.
2. 200s. This simple interval workout will get you to five to six miles on the track. Trade off between running 200 meters slightly faster than your mile pace and 200 meters of easy recovery.
In road events, the course is not required to be a circuit, but the overall decrease in elevation between the start and finish shall not exceed 1:1000, i.e. 1 m/km. In road events, the start and finish points of a course, measured along a theoretical straight line between them, shall not be further apart than 50% of the race distance.
The physiology of marathons is typically associated with high demands on a marathon runner's cardiovascular system and their locomotor system. The marathon was conceived centuries ago and as of recent has been gaining popularity among many populations around the world. The 42.195 km (26.2 mile) distance is a physical challenge that entails ...
Age group Record Athlete Nationality Birthdate Age Date Meet Place Ref W40: 1:08:47: Colleen De Reuck United States: 16 Apr 1964: 41: 05 Sep 2005: New Haven Road Race: New Haven, United States 1:04:21: Edna Kiplagat Kenya: 15 November 1979: 44: 14 January 2024: Houston Half Marathon: Houston, United States: W45: 1:07:21: Colleen De Reuck United ...