50K run world record progression
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The following tables show the list of world records in athletics progression in the 50K run, as recognised by World Athletics.[1] The 50K run was introduced as a world record event in July 2021 during the federation's Council meeting in Tokyo.[2]
World record progression
[edit]Key to tables
[edit]Awaiting ratification not ratified or later rescinded by World Athletics
Men
[edit]| Time | Athlete | Date | Place | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:42:07 |  Ketema Negasa (ETH)
|
23 May 2021 | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | [3] |
| 2:40:13 |  Stephen Mokoka (RSA)
|
6 March 2022 | Gqeberha, South Africa | [4] |
| 2:38:43 |  CJ Albertson (USA)
|
8 October 2022 | San Francisco, United States | [5] |
Women
[edit]Women only race
[edit]| Time | Athlete | Date | Place | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:04:24 | Irvette Van Zyl (RSA)
|
2021-05-23 | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | [6][3] |
Mixed gender race
[edit]| Time | Athlete | Date | Place | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:59:54 | Desiree Linden (USA)
|
2021-04-13 | Dorena, United States | [7] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ World Athletics (2021). Book C – C1.1 Competition Rules (PDF). Archived from the original on 29 August 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2022.
- ^ "Inaugural world 50km records ratified". World Athletics. 6 January 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022.
- ^ a b Ben Snider-McGrath (23 May 2021). "Ethiopian runner sets men's 50K world record with 2:42:07 run in South Africa". runningmagazine.ca. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Mokoka breaks world 50km record with 2:40:13 in Gqeberha". World Athletics. 6 March 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2022.
- ^ "Albertson runs world 50km record in San Francisco". World Athletics. 9 October 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2022.
- ^ "IAU Records" (PDF). iau-ultramarathon.org. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ^ Jess Whittington (13 April 2021). "Linden breaks world 50km best". World Athletics. Retrieved 3 April 2022.