Marathon World Records and Human Potential

What is the current world record time for the fastest marathon?

• 2 hours 2 minutes and 57 seconds

• 2 hours 5 minutes and 30 seconds

• 1 hour 59 minutes and 40 seconds

• 1 hour 57 minutes and 58 seconds

According to human physiology experts, what is the fastest marathon time a human could theoretically achieve?

• 2 hours 2 minutes and 57 seconds

• 1 hour 59 minutes and 40 seconds

• 1 hour 57 minutes and 58 seconds

• 2 hours 1 minute and 30 seconds

Why is the Berlin Marathon known for producing faster times?

• The course is relatively flat and straight

• The weather is always perfect

• It has fewer participants

• It has a downhill course

What temperature is considered optimal for the fastest marathon performances?

• 60 degrees Fahrenheit

• 45 degrees Fahrenheit

• 38.9 degrees Fahrenheit

• 50 degrees Fahrenheit

How have the average weight and height of elite male marathon runners changed from 1990 to 2011?

• Increased weight and decreased height

• Decreased weight and height

• Decreased weight and increased height

• Increased weight and height