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 …

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 …

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The current men's marathon world record was set a the 2023 Chicago marathon Kelvin Kiptum from Kenya, set a new marathon world record with a time of two hours and 35 seconds, taking 34 seconds …

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 agony, pain, …

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 …

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.

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.

May 27, 2025 · Chicago and other World Marathon Majors attract top tier elites for the large prize purse and the flat courses add to the potential for record breaking times. In fact, London and Chicago both …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Oct 8, 2023 · 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 …

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.

Feb 6, 2024 · It’s officially official: Kelvin Kiptum is the marathon world record holder. World Athletics announced on Tuesday that it has ratified Kiptum’s winning time of 2:00:35 from the Chicago ...

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 (13).

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, has been …