Sub 2hr marathon distance.

mickysf
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edited October 2019 in Sports #1

Not quite a marathon race as we know it but what an achievement!

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  • Freddy55
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    edited October 2019 #2

    Absolutely, just brilliant!

  • ABM
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    edited October 2019 #3

    Like Dr Roger Bannister's Four Minute Mile it was a determined attempt, with several pace makers apparently, so won't go down as a 'record' but will stand for all time as the First  sub 2 hour marathon surprised. The upshot, almost certainly, will be that times for real full blooded races will start dropping now the psychological barrier has gone ! Never the less I still think I'd rather do 26 odd miles in my Jazz 'cos there's a cuppa and a foot massage available any time I feel like one  !! smile

  • ABM
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    edited October 2019 #4

    And today the Ladies Marathon record fell to Brigid Kosgei of Kenya who bettered Paula Radcliffe's 16 year old World Best time.