Marathon World Record is presently held by Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia by a timing of 2:04:26, this record was set during the Berlin Marathon. This Record Replaces the Previous Record held by Paul Tergat in 2003 in Berlin.
this link gives you a lot about Haile and it is from none other than IAAF http://www.iaaf.org/
all vital statistics are included in this page and every entry about the Seasonal best, Personal best, Progressions, Honours etc.
"He was not a runner, my father, but he was quick. I always remember it was very difficult to escape from him when he was angry. If he wanted to beat us he would always catch us. Even me, he could always catch me." Haile Gebrselassie
There are some more quotes about him in the Link below, which includes the popular one by African Runners about their Run to school
I used to run to school, 10k every day. And this at altitude, perfect preparation, really. Haile Gebrselassie
There are a Few facts remarkable about the Berlin Marathon the previous record and present record was set in Berlin, Berlin has been witness to six marathon records so far.
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Yes Marathon means running.
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