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Now playing Next USA Kenyan Kosgei beats Radcliffe's marathon world record by 71 seconds Kenyan Brigid Kosgei sets new women's marathon world record, beating Paula Radcliffe's 2003 time 13/10/2019
Now playing Next Austria Watch: Eliud Kipchoge first to run sub two-hour marathon distance Kipchoge, the world marathon record holder, will be hoping to be second time lucky after he narrowly failed in his first try in 2017 by running the length of a marathon in 2:00:25. 12/10/2019
Now playing Next no comment Convicts quick on their feet in world's first ever prison marathon 100 athletes paid £55 to take part in the unique sporting event and were encouraged to wear fancy dress appropriate for the venue. 17/06/2019
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