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 96: What Went Down Down Under
Deena and Martin discuss the TCS Sydney Marathon and they are joined by guest Matt James, who has more from Down Under.
Vote for your Sydney performance of the day
Pick from Addisu Gobena, Peres Jepchirchir, Daniel Romanchuk or Manuela Schär
Gobena wins maiden Major
Gobena claims debut win while Jepchirchir adds Sydney to New York, Boston and London titles
