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Who holds the current record for the fastest marathon time in history and where was it achieved?

Lloyd MacAndrew

Hey everyone,

Are you all ready for a little trivia challenge? Let's see if you know your marathon facts. Answer me this: Who holds the current record for the fastest marathon time in history and where was it achieved?

The answer is... drumroll please... Eliud Kipchoge! This amazing athlete from Kenya ran the marathon in a jaw-dropping 2 hours, 1 minute, and 39 seconds. That's like running faster than a cheetah being chased by a lion!

So where did this incredible feat take place? Was it on a magical course full of rainbows and unicorns? Nope, sorry to burst your bubble. Eliud achieved this record-breaking time on the flat streets of Berlin, Germany. Don't you just love a good ol' European adventure?

Now let's put this into perspective: running a marathon is tough enough as it is, but to do it at a pace of under 5 minutes per mile for 26.2 miles is a sign of extreme athleticism. In fact, the record that Eliud broke had stood since 2014, so he must have really dug deep to find the legs to smash that obstacle.

But the really impressive thing about Eliud is that he didn't just break the record, he demolished it. He beat the previous time by over a minute and 18 seconds. That's like finishing the marathon, taking a quick shower, napping, and then waking up in time to see the runner-up cross the line. Wow!

So there you have it folks, the current holder of the fastest marathon time in history is Eliud Kipchoge, and he did it on the streets of Berlin. If that doesn't leave you feeling inspired, motivated and maybe even a little bit envious, then I don't know what will.

Now it's your turn to share a fun fact with the group. Hit me with your best shot!