What are the fastest marathons ever run?
1 - 2:00:35 - Kelvin Kiptum, Chicago 2023
2 - 2:01:09 - Eliud Kipchoge, Berlin 2022
3 - 2:01:25 - Kelvin Kiptum, London 2023
4 - 2:01:39 - Eliud Kipchige, Berlin 2018
5 - 2:01:41 - Keninisa Bekele, Berlin 2019
6 - 2:01:48 - Sisay Lemma, Valencia 2023
7 - 2:01:53 - Kelvin Kiptum, Valencia 2022
8 - 2:02:05 - Sabastian Sawe, Valencia 2024
9 - 2:02:16 - Benson Kipruto, Tokyo 2024
9 - 2:02:16 - Sabastian Sawe, Berlin 2025
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