Progression of World Men's Marathon Record
TimeRunnerPlaceDate
2:55:18.4John Hayes (USA)Shepherd's BushJuly 24, 1908
2:52:45.4Robert Fowler (USA)YonkersJanuary 1, 1909
2:46:52.6James Clark (USA)New YorkFebruary 12, 1909
2:46:04.6Albert Raines (USA)New YorkMay 8, 1909
2:42:31Frederick Barrett (GBR)Shepherd's BushFebruary 12, 1909
2:38:16.2Harry Green (GBR)
2:36:06.6Alexis Ahlgren (SWE)Shepherd's BushMay 31, 1913

Progression of World Women's Marathon Record
TimeRunnerPlaceDate
3:27:45Dale Greig (GBR)RydeMay 23, 1964
3:19:33Mildred Sampson (NZL)AucklandJuly 21, 1964