For a female, something on the order of 5'3", 97 pounds. For a male, slightly larger - perhaps 5'8", 130 pounds. -- According to IAAF records: The top 5 fastest female marathoners of all time: average 5'3" and 104 lbs. While the 5 most recent men's world records were set by athletes averaging: 5'6" and 127 lbs.
See http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_ideal_size_of_a_world_class_marathoner
The answer depends on the distance for the race. A marathon runner could not maintain the speed attained by a sprint runner.
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The current lead runner in the marathon race is Sarah Johnson.
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The marathon runner - they've trained their body to make the most of the air they breathe in order to keep running for 26 miles. Smoking reduces lung capacity - because the tar in the cigarettes accumulates at the bottom of the lungs - taking up space that would normally be filled by air !
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