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Encyclopedia > Marathon world best progression

This is a list of progressive record times for the marathon[1]. The actual distance for the pre-1925 races varied slightly from the present figure of 26 miles, 385 yards (42.195 km). Modern day marathon runners The word marathon refers to a long-distance road running event of 42. ...

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Men

Time Runner Nationality Place Date
2:58:50 Spiridon Louis Flag of Greece Greece Athens, Greece 1896-04-10
2:55:18.4 Johnny Hayes Flag of the United States United States Shepherd's Bush, England 1908-07-24
2:52:45.4 Robert Fowler Flag of the United States United States Yonkers, USA 1909-01-01
2:46:52.6 James Clark Flag of the United States United States New York City, USA 1909-02-12
2:46:04.6 Albert Raines Flag of the United States United States New York City, USA 1909-05-08
2:42:31 Frederick Barrett Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Shepherd's Bush, England 1909-05-26
2:38:16.2 Harry Green Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Shepherd's Bush, England 1913-05-12
2:36:06.6 Alexis Ahlgren Flag of Sweden Sweden Shepherd's Bush, England 1913-05-31
2:32:35.8 Hannes Kolehmainen Flag of Finland Finland Antwerp, Belgium 1920-08-20
2:29:01.8 Albert Michelsen Flag of the United States United States Port Chester, USA 1925-10-13
2:27:49 Fusashige Suzuki Flag of the Empire of Japan Empire of Japan Tokyo, Japan 1935-03-31
2:26:44 Yasuo Ikenaka Flag of the Empire of Japan Empire of Japan Tokyo, Japan 1935-04-03
2:26:42 Sohn Kee-chung Flag of South Korea South Korea Tokyo, Japan 1935-11-03
2:25:39 Suh Yun-Bok Flag of South Korea South Korea Boston Marathon, USA 1947-04-19
2:20:42.2 James Peters Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Chiswick, England 1952-06-14
2:18:40.2 James Peters Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Chiswick, England 1953-07-13
2:18:34.8 James Peters Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Turku, Finland 1953-10-04
2:17:39.4 James Peters Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Chiswick, England 1954-07-26
2:15:17 Sergey Popov Flag of the Soviet Union Soviet Union Stockholm, Sweden 1958-08-24
2:15:16.2 Abebe Bikila Flag of Ethiopia Ethiopia Rome, Italy 1960-09-10
2:15:15.8 Toru Terasawa Flag of Japan Japan Beppu, Japan 1963-02-17
2:14:28 Leonard Edelen Flag of the United States United States Chiswick, England 1963-07-15
2:13:55.4 Basil Heatley Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Chiswick, England 1964-07-13
2:12:11 Abebe Bikila Flag of Ethiopia Ethiopia Tokyo, Japan 1964-10-21
2:12:00 Morio Shigematsu Flag of Japan Japan Shepherd's Bush, England 1965-06-12
2:09:36 Derek Clayton Flag of Australia Australia Fukuoka Marathon, Japan 1967-12-03
2:08:33 Derek Clayton Flag of Australia Australia Antwerp, Belgium 1969-05-03
2:08:18 Robert de Castella Flag of Australia Australia Fukuoka Marathon, Japan 1981-12-06
2:08:05 Steve Jones Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom Chicago Marathon, USA 1984-10-21
2:07:12 Carlos Lopes Flag of Portugal Portugal Rotterdam Marathon, Netherlands 1985-04-20
2:06:50 Belayneh Dinsamo Flag of Ethiopia Ethiopia Rotterdam Marathon, Netherlands 1988-04-17
2:06:05 Ronaldo da Costa Flag of Brazil Brazil Berlin Marathon, Germany 1998-09-20
2:05:42 Khalid Khannouchi Flag of Morocco Morocco Chicago Marathon, USA 1999-10-24
2:05:38 Khalid Khannouchi Flag of the United States United States London Marathon, England 2002-04-14
2:04:55 Paul Tergat Flag of Kenya Kenya Berlin Marathon, Germany 2003-09-28
2:04:26 Haile Gebrselassie Flag of Ethiopia Ethiopia Berlin Marathon, Germany 2007-09-30

Spiridon Spiros Louis (January 12, 1873 – March 26, 1940) was a Greek water-carrier who won the marathon at the 1896 Summer Olympics, thereby becoming a national hero. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Greece_(1828-1978). ... This article is about the capital of Greece. ... Year 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display calendar). ... is the 100th day of the year (101st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... John Joseph Johnny Hayes (April 10, 1886 - August 25, 1965) was an American athlete, winner of the marathon race at the 1908 Summer Olympics. ... Image File history File links US_flag_46_stars. ... Shepherds Bush is a district of West London in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, situated 4. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Year 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... is the 205th day of the year (206th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links US_flag_46_stars. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Year 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... is the 1st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links US_flag_46_stars. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Year 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links US_flag_46_stars. ... Year 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... is the 128th day of the year (129th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... Year 1909 (MCMIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... is the 146th day of the year (147th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... Year 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... is the 132nd day of the year (133rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Sweden. ... Year 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Juho Pietari Hannes Kolehmainen (December 9, 1889 – January 11, 1966) was a Finnish long-distance runner. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Finland. ... For other uses, see Antwerp (disambiguation). ... Year 1920 (MCMXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will display 1920) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 232nd day of the year (233rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links US_flag_48_stars. ... Port Chester is a village in Westchester County, New York, United States. ... Year 1925 (MCMXXV) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 286th day of the year (287th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_-_variant. ... Anthem Kimi ga Yo Imperial Reign Capital Tokyo Government Constitutional monarchy Emperor  - 1868–1912 Emperor Meiji  - 1912–1926 Emperor Taishō  - 1926–1989 Emperor Shōwa Prime Minister  - 1885-1888, 1892-1896, 1898, 1900-1901 Itō Hirobumi  - 1888-1889 Kuroda Kiyotaka  - 1889-1891 Yamagata Aritomo  - 1906-1908, 1911-1912 Saionji Kinmochi... For other uses, see Tokyo (disambiguation). ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ... is the 90th day of the year (91st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan_-_variant. ... Anthem Kimi ga Yo Imperial Reign Capital Tokyo Government Constitutional monarchy Emperor  - 1868–1912 Emperor Meiji  - 1912–1926 Emperor Taishō  - 1926–1989 Emperor Shōwa Prime Minister  - 1885-1888, 1892-1896, 1898, 1900-1901 Itō Hirobumi  - 1888-1889 Kuroda Kiyotaka  - 1889-1891 Yamagata Aritomo  - 1906-1908, 1911-1912 Saionji Kinmochi... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ... is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Sohn Kee-chung (August 29, 1912 – November 15, 2002) became the first medal-winning Korean Olympian when he won the gold medal in the Marathon at the 1936 Berlin Olympics as a member of the Japanese delegation, under the name of Son Kitei, which is the Japanese pronunciation of the... Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Korea. ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar). ... is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image:Suh yunbok boston winner. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_South_Korea. ... The 100th running of the Boston Marathon, 1996 The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon sporting event hosted by the city of Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots Day, the third Monday of April. ... Year 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1947 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 109th day of the year (110th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... James Peters (born October 24, 1918 in London – died January 9, 1999 in Thorpe Bay) is a former long-distance runner from England, who set new marathon records four times during the 1950s. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... For other uses, see Chiswick (disambiguation). ... Year 1952 (MCMLII) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 165th day of the year (166th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... January 7 - President Harry S. Truman announces the United States has developed a hydrogen bomb. ... is the 194th day of the year (195th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... Location of Turku in Northern Europe Coordinates: , Country Finland Province Western Finland Region Finland Proper Sub-region Turku sub-region Government  - Mayor Mikko Pukkinen Area  - City 306. ... January 7 - President Harry S. Truman announces the United States has developed a hydrogen bomb. ... is the 277th day of the year (278th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 207th day of the year (208th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Sergey Popov (born September 21, 1930) is a retired marathon runner from the Soviet Union, who won the gold medal at the European Championships in Stockholm, Sweden. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_Soviet_Union. ... For other uses, see Stockholm (disambiguation). ... Jan. ... is the 236th day of the year (237th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Abebe Bikila (August 7, 1932 - October 25, 1973) was an Ethiopian runner and two time Olympic marathon champion from Ethiopia. ... For other uses, see Rome (disambiguation). ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... Map showing location of Beppu in Oita Prefecture (as of 2006). ... For other uses, see 1963 (disambiguation). ... is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Leonard (Buddy) Edelen (born September 22, 1937 in Harrodsburg, Kentucky – died February, 1997) was an American marathoner. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... For other uses, see 1963 (disambiguation). ... is the 196th day of the year (197th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Basil Heatley (born 25 December 1933) was a British athlete who competed mainly in the Marathon. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... is the 194th day of the year (195th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Abebe Bikila (August 7, 1932 - October 25, 1973) was an Ethiopian runner and two time Olympic marathon champion from Ethiopia. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... Year 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. ... is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Derek Clayton an Australian athlete, but born in Lancashire, England and raised in Northern Ireland. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Fukuoka marathon, held in Fukuoka (Japan), is a prominent international marathon race started in 1947. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... is the 337th day of the year (338th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Also: 1969 (number) 1969 (movie) 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... is the 123rd day of the year (124th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Robert de Castella MBE (born 1957) was a world champion marathon runner. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 340th day of the year (341st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Steve Jones is a Welsh athlete, former world marathon champion. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... The LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon, held in Chicago, is one of the largest marathon road races in the world, as well as one of the fastest growing. ... This article is about the year. ... is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Carlos Lopes (born February 18, Portuguese athlete, winner of the marathon race at the 1984 Summer Olympics. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Portugal. ... The Rotterdam Marathon is an annual marathon arranged in Rotterdam, Netherlands since 1981. ... This article is about the year. ... is the 110th day of the year (111th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Belayneh Densamo (born 1965) is a long distance track and road running athlete from Ethiopia. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 107th day of the year (108th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Ronaldo da Costa (born June 7, 1970 in Descoberto, Brazil) broke the ten-year-old marathon world record in 1998 in Berlin. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... The Berlin Marathon is an annual marathon in Berlin, the capital of Germany. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 263rd day of the year (264th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Khalid Khannouchi (Arabic: خالد خنّوشي) (born December 22, 1971 in Meknes, Morocco) is a Moroccan marathon athlete who now represents the United States of America. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Morocco. ... This article is about the year. ... is the 297th day of the year (298th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Runners surge out of the Blackfriars Bridge underpass onto the Victoria Embankment; two miles to go The London Marathon is a road marathon that has been held each year in London since 1981, usually in April. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... is the 104th day of the year (105th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Paul Tergat breaks marathon record at Berlin Paul Kibii Tergat (born June 17, 1969) is a Kenyan professional athlete. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kenya. ... The Berlin Marathon is an annual marathon in Berlin, the capital of Germany. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Haile Gebrselassie (Geez: ኃይሌ ገብረ ሥላሴ, haylÄ“ gebre silassÄ“; born April 18, 1973) is an Ethiopian long distance track and road running athlete. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ethiopia. ... The Berlin Marathon is an annual marathon in Berlin, the capital of Germany. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Women

Time Runner Nationality Place Date
3:27:45 Dale Greig Flag of the United Kingdom Great Britain Ryde, England May 23, 1964
3:19:33 Mildred Sampson Flag of New Zealand New Zealand Auckland Marathon, New Zealand July 21, 1964
3:15:22 Maureen Wilton Flag of Canada Canada Toronto, Canada May 6, 1967
3:07:26 Anni Pede-Erdkamp Flag of the German Democratic Republic East Germany Waidneil, Germany September 16, 1967
3:02:53 Caroline Walker Flag of the United States United States Seaside, USA February 28, 1970
3:01:42 Elizabeth Bonner Flag of the United States United States Philadelphia Marathon, USA May 9, 1971
2:55:22 Elizabeth Bonner Flag of the United States United States New York City Marathon, USA September 19, 1971
2:49:40 Cheryl Bridges Flag of the United States United States Culver City, USA December 5, 1971
2:46:36 Michiko Gorman Flag of the United States United States Culver City, USA December 2, 1973
2:46:24 Chantal Langlace Flag of France France Neuf Brisach, France October 27, 1974
2:43:54.5 Jacqueline Hansen Flag of the United States United States Culver City, USA December 1, 1974
2:42:24 Liane Winter Flag of the German Democratic Republic East Germany Boston Marathon, USA April 21, 1975
2:40:15.8 Christa Vahlensieck Flag of the German Democratic Republic East Germany Dülmen, Germany May 3, 1975
2:38:19 Jacqueline Hansen Flag of the United States United States Eugene, USA October 12, 1975
2:35:15.4 Chantal Langlace Flag of France France Oiartzun, Spain May 1, 1977
2:34:47.5 Christa Vahlensieck Flag of West Germany West Germany Berlin Marathon, Germany September 10, 1977
2:32:29.9 Grete Waitz Flag of Norway Norway New York City Marathon, USA October 22, 1978
2:27:32.6 Grete Waitz Flag of Norway Norway New York City Marathon, USA October 21, 1979
2:25:41.3 Grete Waitz Flag of Norway Norway New York City Marathon, USA October 26, 1980
2:25:28.7 Grete Waitz Flag of Norway Norway London Marathon, England April 17, 1983
2:22:43 Joan Benoit Flag of the United States United States Boston Marathon, USA April 18, 1983
2:21:06 Ingrid Kristiansen Flag of Norway Norway London Marathon, England April 21, 1985
2:20:47 Tegla Loroupe Flag of Kenya Kenya Rotterdam Marathon, Netherlands April 19, 1998
2:20:43 Tegla Loroupe Flag of Kenya Kenya Berlin Marathon, Germany September 26, 1999
2:19:46 Naoko Takahashi Flag of Japan Japan Berlin Marathon, Germany September 30, 2001
2:18:47 Catherine N'dereba Flag of Kenya Kenya Chicago Marathon, USA October 7, 2001
2:17:18 Paula Radcliffe Flag of the United Kingdom Great Britain Chicago, USA October 13, 2002
2:15:25 Paula Radcliffe Flag of the United Kingdom Great Britain London Marathon, England April 13, 2003

Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... Ryde, seen from Ryde Pier and showing the twin spires. ... is the 143rd day of the year (144th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_New_Zealand. ... The Auckland Marathon and Half Marathon is an annual marathon running race held in Auckland, New Zealand. ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 126th day of the year (127th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_East_Germany. ... This article is about the state which existed from 1949 to 1990. ... is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The Philadelphia Marathon is an annual marathon sporting event hosted by the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the third Sunday of November. ... is the 129th day of the year (130th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar, known as the year of cyclohexanol. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... The New York City Marathon is an annual marathon foot-race run over a 42,195 m (26. ... is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar, known as the year of cyclohexanol. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Motto: The Heart of Screenland Location of Culver City in Los Angeles County, California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles Incorporated (city) 1917-09-07 [2] Government  - City Manager Jerry Fulwood [1] Area  - City  5. ... is the 339th day of the year (340th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar, known as the year of cyclohexanol. ... Miki (Michiko) Suwa Gorman (born 1935 in China) was one of Americas foremost womens marathoners during the mid 1970s. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 336th day of the year (337th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 335th day of the year (336th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_East_Germany. ... This article is about the state which existed from 1949 to 1990. ... is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_East_Germany. ... This article is about the state which existed from 1949 to 1990. ... Dülmen is a city in the district Coesfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. ... is the 123rd day of the year (124th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Nickname: Motto: The Worlds Greatest City of the Arts & Outdoors Coordinates: , Country State County Lane Founded 1846 Incorporated 1862 Government  - Mayor Kitty Piercy Area  - City 40. ... is the 285th day of the year (286th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Oiartzun is a town located in the province of Gipuzkoa, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, in the North of Spain. ... is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... The Berlin Marathon is an annual marathon in Berlin, the capital of Germany. ... is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Grete Waitz née Andersen (born October 1, 1953) is a former Norwegian marathon runner who won nine New York City Marathons between 1978 and 1988. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... is the 107th day of the year (108th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Joan Benoit Samuelson (born May 16, 1957) is an American former marathon runner who won gold at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the year that the womens marathon was introduced. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... is the 108th day of the year (109th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Ingrid Kristiansen (born March 21, 1956), from Norway, was the best female long distance runner in the second half of the 1980s. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Norway. ... is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Tegla Loroupe (b. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kenya. ... is the 109th day of the year (110th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kenya. ... is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Naoko Takahashi (born May 6, 1972 in Gifu) is a Japanese long-distance runner competing mainly in the marathon. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Japan. ... The Berlin Marathon is an annual marathon in Berlin, the capital of Germany. ... is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Catherine Ndereba (born July 21, 1972) is a world class Kenyan marathon runner. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Kenya. ... is the 280th day of the year (281st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Paula Jane Radcliffe, MBE (born December 17, 1973) is a British long-distance runner. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... is the 286th day of the year (287th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

References

  1. ^ Marathon World Records. Retrieved on 2007-09-21.

Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

  • interactive graph on men's and women's marathon times plus race descriptions

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Marathon (sport) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1830 words)
The name "marathon" comes from the legend of Pheidippides, a Greek soldier who, according to legend, ran from the town of Marathon to Athens to announce that the Persians had been defeated in the Battle of Marathon, and died shortly after.
World records were not officially recognised by the IAAF until 1 January 2004; previously, the best times for the Marathon were referred to as the 'world best'.
The world record time for men over the distance is 2 hours 4 minutes and 55 seconds, set in the Berlin Marathon by Paul Tergat on September 28, 2003 (ratified as the world record by the IAAF on 1st January 2004), an improvement of 20 minutes and 44 seconds since 1947 (Marathon world best progression).
Marathon (sport) (976 words)
Although the name marathon is sometimes used to describe any athletic event of great length, or requiring great endurance, the word is most often used to describe a running race (long-distance track event) of 42,195 m (26 miles and 385 yards).
The 1908 Olympic marathon in London was originally set for 26 miles, but the race organizers added 385 yards to the course in order to have the runners start in front of Windsor Castle.
World records were not offically recognised by the IAAF until the 1st of January 2004, previous to this date the best times for the Marathon were refered to as the 'world best'.
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