The men’s marathon world record has been smashed - with Kenyan’s Eliud Kipchoge winning the Berlin Marathon in 2:01:09. This means he is running EVERY mile in fewer than 5 minutes (more like 4:35-4:50).

At some point, the men’s mark in an official event will tumble below 2 hours. For perspective, the first recognized marathon mark of 2:55:18 was established in 1908. The last eight record times have come at the Berlin Marathon - noted for its flat terrain and generally favorable weather.

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