Most of the time, when we talk about world records, we’re referring to the achievements of our elite athletes.
But last March, in Tokyo, the talk of world records wasn’t linked to any one person but to more than 3,000 as we witnessed the largest-ever field of Six Star finishers at a single AbbottWMM race.
Here is a graphical breakdown of that unique collection of record-breakers.
The 2024 Tokyo Marathon is already looking like it will be just as popular. Will you be joining us in the Land of the Rising Sun in March?
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Episode 79: Has Eliud Kipchoge Completed Running?
Following the completion of his Six Star journey at the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, Eliud Kipchoge declared he considered himself “a real marathoner”. So has The GOAT really completed running, and what will he do next?
Episode 78: Welcome To New York! | Marathon Talk Meets Ted Metellus
Ahead of the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon, Deena catches up with race director Ted Metellus to hear more about how he prepares for the final Major of the year.
