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John J. McDermott was the winner of the first annual Boston Marathon in 1897. It was the first marathon of its kind in the US.
Finishers after 5 hours for the London Marathon were not officially scored in 1983. Therefore times are not available.
The First perso to ever run a marathon was actually a women named "Kathrine Switzer". It was in the years of 1967 in Boston
Who was the first women olypic marathon runner
Yokohama Women's Marathon was created in 2009.
Tokyo International Women's Marathon was created in 1979.
Tokyo International Women's Marathon ended in 2008.
The Women's marathon lasted aleast 42 kilometres The Women's marathon lasted atleast 42 kilometres
Patrick Makau of Kenya ran 2:03:38 on September 25th 2011 at the Berlin Marathon. This is regarded as the World Record, according to the International Association of Athletics Federations. Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya ran faster (2:03:02) at Boston Marathon on April 18th, 2011, but the legendary Boston course does not meet IAAF layout standards.The fastest marathon time run by a woman is 2:15:25. This was accomplished by Paula Radcliffe of Great Britain on April 13th 2003 at the London Marathon, and is regarded as the women's World Record by the IAAF.
Women's marathon is August 5th, 2012 Men's marathon is August 12th, 2012
A good marathon guide to buy for preparation is The Nonrunner's Marathon Guide for Women. This guide will help you for your marathon and can be bought at amazon.com.
The women's marathon will be held August 17 and the men's marathon will be held August 24.