Marathon Performance | Community Health

Marathon performance refers to the achievement of athletes in completing a 42.195-kilometer distance in the shortest time possible. The sport is governed by World Athletics, which ratifies world records in the marathon. Kenyan athletes Kelvin Kiptum and Ruth Chepng'etich hold the current men's and women's world records, respectively. Marathon performance is influenced by factors such as training, nutrition, and course conditions, making it a complex and challenging sport.