As of 2024, Kelvin Kiptum held the record for the fastest ever marathon time, setting the record of 2:00:35 in Chicago in 2023. Three out of the 10 fastest marathon times were set by Kiptum alone.
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Runner's World. (December 1, 2024). Fastest men's marathon times worldwide as of 2024 (in hours, minutes, and seconds) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/1298762/fastest-men-marathon-times/
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Fastest men's marathon times worldwide as of 2024 (in hours, minutes, and seconds) [Graph], Runner's World, December 1, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1298762/fastest-men-marathon-times/
