Marathon year rankings
Men 's year rankings
Table:
Year
Time
Athlete
Date
Place

1921
2:47:29.8
Florestano Benedetti (ITA)
1921-09-20
Bologna, Italy

1922
2:46:26
Gabriel Ruotsalainen (FIN)
1922-09-10
Helsinki, Finland

1923
2:40:47
Aksel Jensen (DEN)
1923-06-16
Windsor, England

1924
2:36:10
Shizo Kanaguri (JPN)
1924-04-12
Tokyo, Japan

1925
2:35:59
Sam Ferris (GBR)
1925-05-30
Windsor, England

1926
2:34:25
Iivari Rötkö (FIN)
1926-09-12
Helsinki, Finland

1927
2:35:21.4
Verner Laaksonen (FIN)
1927-09-11
Helsinki, Finland

1928
2:32:57
Boughera El Ouafi (FRA)
1928-08-05
Amsterdam, Netherlands

1929
2:30:57.6
Harry Payne (GBR)
1929-07-05
Stamford Bridge, England

1930
2:36:33
Fukutaro Shibui (JPN)
1930-05-28
Tokyo, Japan

1931
2:33:19
Juan Zabala (ARG)
1931-10-28
Košice, Slovakia

1932
2:31:31
Tanji Yahagi (JPN)
1932-04-30
Tokyo, Japan

1933
2:31:10
Kozo Kusunoki (JPN)
1933-11-03
Tokyo, Japan

1934
2:32:56
Tamao Shiwaku (JPN)
1934-11-23
Osaka, Japan

1935
2:26:14
Sohn Kee-Jung (JPN)
1935-03-21
Tokyo, Japan

1936
2:28:32
Sohn Kee-Jung (JPN)
1936-04-18
Tokyo, Japan

1937
2:30:38
Manuel Dias (POR)
1937-03-28
Lisbon, Portugal

1938
2:30:27.6
Pat Dengis (USA)
1938-05-30
Salisbury, Massachusetts, United States

1939
2:31:26
Toyu Go (JPN)
1939-11-03
Tokyo, Japan

1940
2:33:42
Shoichiro Takenaka (JPN)
1940-11-01
Tokyo, Japan

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Bologna ( /bəˈloʊnjə/ , UK also /bəˈlɒnjə/ , Italian : [ boˈloɲɲa ] ( listen ) ; Bolognese : Bulåggna [ buˈlʌɲːa ] ; Latin : Bononia ) is the capital and largest city of the Emilia-Romagna region in Northern Italy . It is the seventh most populous city in Italy , at the heart of a metropolitan area of about one million people . Of Etruscan origin , the city has been a major urban centre for centuries , first under the Etruscans , then under the Romans ( Bononia ) , then again in the Middle Ages , as a free municipality and signoria , when it was among the largest European cities by population . Famous for its towers , churches and lengthy porticoes , Bologna has a well-preserved historical centre , thanks to a careful restoration and conservation policy which began at the end of the 1970s . Home to the oldest university in the world , the University of Bologna , established in AD 1088 , the city has a large student population that gives it a cosmopolitan character . In 2000 it was declared European capital of culture and in 2006 , a UNESCO City of Music and became part of the Creative Cities Network . Bologna is an important agricultural , industrial , financial and transport hub , where many large mechanical , electronic and food companies have their headquarters as well as one of the largest permanent trade fairs in Europe . According to the most recent data gathered by the European Regional Economic Growth Index ( E-REGI ) of 2009 , Bologna is the first Italian city and the 47th European city in terms of its economic growth rate . As a consequence , Bologna is also one of the wealthiest cities in Italy , often ranking as one of the top cities in terms of quality of life in the country : in 2011 it ranked 1st out of 107 Italian cities .
Gabriel Ruotsalainen ( 13 March 1893 - 1 January 1984 ) was a Finnish long-distance runner . He competed in the marathon at the 1924 Summer Olympics .
Helsinki ( /ˈhɛlsɪŋki/ HEL-sink-ee or /hɛlˈsɪŋki/ ( listen ) hel-SINK-ee , Finnish : [ ˈhelsiŋki ] ( listen ) ; Swedish : Helsingfors [ hɛlsɪŋˈfɔʂː ] ( listen ) , Finland Swedish : [ helsiŋˈforsː ] ( listen ) ) is the capital and most populous city of Finland . Located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland , it is the seat of the region of Uusimaa in southern Finland , and has a population of 650,058 . The city 's urban area has a population of 1,268,296 , making it by far the most populous urban area in Finland as well as the country 's most important center for politics , education , finance , culture , and research . Helsinki is located 80 kilometres ( 50 mi ) north of Tallinn , Estonia , 400 km ( 250 mi ) east of Stockholm , Sweden , and 300 km ( 190 mi ) west of Saint Petersburg , Russia . It has close historical ties with these three cities . Together with the cities of Espoo , Vantaa , and Kauniainen , and surrounding commuter towns , Helsinki forms the Greater Helsinki metropolitan area , which has a population of nearly 1.5 million . Often considered to be Finland 's only metropolis , it is the world 's northernmost metro area with over one million people as well as the northernmost capital of an EU member state . After Stockholm and Oslo , Helsinki is the third largest municipality in the Nordic countries . Swedish and Finnish are both official languages . The city is served by the international Helsinki Airport , located in the neighboring city of Vantaa , with frequent service to many destinations in Europe and Asia . Helsinki was the World Design Capital for 2012 , the venue for the 1952 Summer Olympics , and the host of the 52nd Eurovision Song Contest in 2007 . Helsinki has one of the highest urban standards of living in the world .
Windsor is a historic market town and unparished area in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire , England . It is widely known as the site of Windsor Castle , one of the official residences of the British Royal Family . The town is situated 21.7 miles ( 34.9 km ) west of Charing Cross , central London , 5.8 miles ( 9.3 km ) southeast of Maidenhead , and 15.8 miles ( 25.4 km ) east of the county town of Reading . It is immediately south of the River Thames , which forms its boundary with its smaller , ancient twin town of Eton . The village of Old Windsor , just over 2 miles ( 3 km ) to the south , predates what is now called Windsor by around 300 years ; in the past Windsor was formally referred to as New Windsor to distinguish the two . [ a ]
Shizo Kanakuri ( 金栗 四三 , Kanaguri Shisō or Kanakuri Shizō , 20 August 1891 - 13 November 1983 ) was a Japanese marathon runner and one of the early leaders of track and field athletics in Japan . He has been celebrated as the father of marathon in Japan .
Tokyo ( 東京 , Tōkyō , English : /ˈtoʊkioʊ/ , Japanese : [ toːkʲoː ] ( listen ) ) , officially Tokyo Metropolis ( 東京都 , Tōkyō-to ) , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan . The capital of Japan , it houses the Emperor of Japan and the Japanese government . Tokyo forms part of the Kantō region on the southeastern side of Japan 's main island , Honshu , and includes the Izu and Ogasawara Islands . Originally a small fishing village named Edo ( 江戸 ) , the city became a prominent political center of Japan when Shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu made the city his headquarters in 1603 . When Emperor Meiji moved the imperial seat to the city from Kyoto in 1868 , Edo was renamed Tokyo , literally the Eastern Capital . The Tokyo Metropolis formed in 1943 from the merger of the former Tokyo Prefecture ( 東京府 , Tōkyō-fu ) and the city of Tokyo ( 東京市 , Tōkyō-shi ) . While commonly referred to as a city , Tokyo is a collective entity of multiple smaller municipalities , including 23 special wards and various bed towns in the western area . Modern Tokyo is categorized as an alpha+ city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network . As of 2019 , the population of Tokyo was estimated to be over 13.9 million , making it Japan 's most populous prefecture . The metropolitan area is the world 's most populous with over 40 million people as well as the world 's largest urban agglomeration economy . As of 2011 [ update ] , Tokyo hosted 51 of the Fortune Global 500 companies , the highest number of any city in the world at that time . The city ranked sixth on the Global Financial Centres Index of 2019 .
Samuel Sam Ferris ( 29 August 1900 - 21 March 1980 ) was a British long-distance running athlete who competed mainly in the marathon . He was born in Magherabeg , near Dromore , County Down in Ireland . He won a silver medal for Great Britain in the marathon at the 1932 Summer Olympics . He served as the second president of the then recently formed UK Road Runners Club during 1954 .
Iivari ( Ivar ) Rötkö , born 26 January 1893 , died 1957 , was a Finnish long-distance runner . He was the holder of the 25,000 meter run world record and the 1926 best year performance in marathon .
Johan Verner Laaksonen ( 7 November 1895 - 10 November 1985 ) was a Finnish long-distance runner . He competed in the marathon at the 1928 Summer Olympics and finished 12th .
Ahmed Boughèra El Ouafi ( Arabic : أحمد بوغيرا العوافي ; 15 October 1898 - 18 October 1959 ) was an Algerian athlete during the time Algeria was part of France . In 1928 , he won the Olympic gold medal in the marathon .
Amsterdam ( /ˈæmstərdæm/ , UK also /ˌæmstərˈdæm/ ; Dutch : [ ɑmstərˈdɑm ] ( listen ) ) is the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands with a population of 872,680 within the city proper , 1,380,872 in the urban area and 2,410,960 in the metropolitan area . Found within the province of North Holland , Amsterdam is colloquially referred to as the Venice of the North , attributed by the large number of canals which form a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Amsterdam 's name derives from Amstelredamme , indicative of the city 's origin around a dam in the river Amstel . Originating as a small fishing village in the late 12th century , Amsterdam became one of the most important ports in the world in the Dutch Golden Age of the 17th century and became the leading centre for finance and trade . In the 19th and 20th centuries , the city expanded , and many new neighbourhoods and suburbs were planned and built . The 17th-century canals of Amsterdam and the 19-20th century Defence Line of Amsterdam are on the UNESCO World Heritage List . Sloten , annexed in 1921 by the municipality of Amsterdam , is the oldest part of the city , dating to the 9th century . As the commercial capital of the Netherlands and one of the top financial centres in Europe , Amsterdam is considered an alpha-world city by the Globalization and World Cities ( GaWC ) study group . The city is also the cultural capital of the Netherlands . Many large Dutch institutions have their headquarters there , including Philips , AkzoNobel , TomTom and ING . Also , many of the world 's largest companies are based in Amsterdam or have established their European headquarters in the city , such as leading technology companies Uber , Netflix and Tesla . In 2012 , Amsterdam was ranked the second best city to live in by the Economist Intelligence Unit ( EIU ) and 12th globally on quality of living for environment and infrastructure by Mercer .
Harry William Payne ( 5 September 1892 - 5 July 1969 ) was a British long-distance runner who competed in the marathon at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam and was a two-time national champion . He was born in Bedfordshire .
Stamford Bridge ( /ˈstæmfərd/ ) is a football stadium in Fulham , adjacent to the borough of Chelsea in South West London , commonly referred to as The Bridge . It is the home of Chelsea Football Club , which competes in the Premier League . The capacity of the stadium is 40,834 , making it the ninth largest venue of the 2019-20 Premier League season . The club has plans to expand capacity to 63,000 by the 2023-24 season . When expansion starts , Chelsea intend to play at Wembley Stadium until they return in 2024 . Opened in 1877 , the stadium was used by the London Athletic Club until 1905 , when new owner Gus Mears founded Chelsea Football Club to occupy the ground ; Chelsea have played their home games there ever since . It has undergone major changes over the years , most recently in the 1990s when it was renovated into a modern , all-seater stadium . Stamford Bridge has been a venue for England international matches , FA Cup Finals , FA Cup semi-finals and Charity Shield games . It has also hosted numerous other sports , such as cricket , rugby union , speedway , greyhound racing , baseball and American football . The stadium 's highest official attendance is 82,905 , for a league match between Chelsea and Arsenal on 12 October 1935 .
Juan Carlos Zabala ( October 11 , 1911 - January 24 , 1983 ) , also known as El Ñandú Criollo , was an Argentine long-distance runner , winner of the marathon race at the 1932 Summer Olympics .
Košice ( UK : /ˈkɒʃɪtsə/ KOSH-it-sə , Slovak : [ ˈkɔʃitsɛ ] ( listen ) ) is the largest city in eastern Slovakia . It is situated on the river Hornád at the eastern reaches of the Slovak Ore Mountains , near the border with Hungary . With a population of approximately 240,000 , Košice is the second largest city in Slovakia , after the capital Bratislava . Being the economic and cultural centre of eastern Slovakia , Košice is the seat of the Košice Region and Košice Self-governing Region , the Slovak Constitutional Court , three universities , various dioceses , and many museums , galleries , and theatres . In 2013 Košice was the European Capital of Culture , together with Marseille , France . Košice is an important industrial centre of Slovakia , and the U.S. Steel Košice steel mill is the largest employer in the city . The town has extensive railway connections and an international airport . The city has a well-preserved historical centre , which is the largest among Slovak towns . There are many heritage protected buildings in Gothic , Renaissance , Baroque , and Art Nouveau styles with Slovakia 's largest church : the St. Elisabeth Cathedral . The long main street , rimmed with aristocratic palaces , Catholic churches , and townsfolk 's houses , is a thriving pedestrian zone with many boutiques , cafés , and restaurants . The city is well known as the first settlement in Europe to be granted its own coat-of-arms .
Tamao Shiwaku ( 塩飽 玉男 , May 12 , 1906 - December 15 , 1990 ) was a Japanese runner . He competed at the 1936 Olympics in the marathon but did not finish the race . He died in Sakaide , Kagawa on December 15 , 1990 .
Osaka ( Japanese : 大阪市 , Hepburn : Ōsaka-shi , pronounced [ oːsakaɕi ] ; commonly just 大阪 , Ōsaka [ oːsaka ] ( listen ) ) is a designated city in the Kansai region of the Honshu Island in Japan . It is the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and the largest component of the Keihanshin Metropolitan Area , the second largest metropolitan area in Japan and among the largest in the world with more than 20 million inhabitants . Osaka was traditionally considered Japan 's economic hub . By the Kofun period ( 300-538 ) it had developed into an important regional port , and in the 7th and 8th centuries it served briefly as the imperial capital . Osaka continued to flourish during the Edo period ( 1603-1867 ) and became known as a center of Japanese culture . Following the Meiji Restoration , Osaka greatly expanded in size and underwent rapid industrialization . In 1889 , Osaka was officially established as a municipality . Today , Osaka is a major financial center of Japan . It is home to the Osaka Securities Exchange as well as the multinational electronics corporations Panasonic and Sharp . Famous landmarks in Osaka include Osaka Castle - which played a pivotal role in the Siege of Osaka and was featured in the 1980 American television mini-series Shogun - and Shitennō-ji - the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan .
Sohn Kee-chung ( Korean : 손기정 ; Korean pronunciation : [ son.kidʑʌŋ ] ; August 29 , 1912 - November 15 , 2002 ) was a Korean athlete and long-distance runner . He became the first Korean to win a medal at the Olympic Games , winning gold in the marathon at the 1936 Berlin Olympics as a member of the Japanese delegation . Sohn competed under the Japanese name Son Kitei , as Korea was under the colonial rule of the Japanese Empire during his career .
Manuel Dias ( born 13 April 1905 , date of death unknown ) was a Portuguese athlete who competed in the marathon at the 1936 Summer Olympics . He competed for the Portuguese club S.L . Benfica .
Lisbon ( /ˈlɪzbən/ ; Portuguese : Lisboa [ liʒˈboɐ ] ( listen ) ) is the capital and the largest city of Portugal , with an estimated population of 505,526 within its administrative limits in an area of 100.05 km2 . Lisbon 's urban area extends beyond the city 's administrative limits with a population of around 2.8 million people , being the 10th-most populous urban area in the European Union . About 3 million people live in the Lisbon metropolitan area , which represents approximately 27% of the country 's population . It is mainland Europe 's westernmost capital city and the only one along the Atlantic coast . Lisbon lies in the western Iberian Peninsula on the Atlantic Ocean and the River Tagus . The westernmost portions of its metro area form the westernmost point of Continental Europe , which is known as Cabo da Roca , located in the Sintra Mountains . Lisbon is recognised as an alpha-level global city because of its importance in finance , commerce , media , entertainment , arts , international trade , education and tourism . Lisbon is one of two Portuguese cities ( alongside Porto ) to be recognised as a global city . It is one of the major economic centres on the continent , with a growing financial sector and one of the largest container ports on Europe 's Atlantic coast . Additionally , Humberto Delgado Airport served 29 million passengers in 2018 , being the busiest airport in Portugal , the 3rd busiest in the Iberian Peninsula and the 20th busiest in Europe . The motorway network and the high-speed rail system of Alfa Pendular links the main cities of Portugal to Lisbon . The city is the 9th-most-visited city in Southern Europe , after Rome , Istanbul , Barcelona , Milan , Venice , Madrid , Florence and Athens , with 3,320,300 tourists in 2017 .
Pat Dengis ( July 18 , 1902 - December 17 , 1939 ) was an American long-distance runner . He was AAU marathon champion in 1935 , 1938 and 1939 and marathon world leader in 1938 .
Salisbury is a small coastal beach town and summer tourist destination in Essex County , Massachusetts , United States . The community is a popular summer resort beach town situated on the Atlantic Ocean , north of Boston on the New Hampshire border . It is home to the new Salisbury Beach Boardwalk , full of souvenir shops , restaurants , cafes , arcades and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean . The population was 8,283 at the 2010 census . Parts of town comprise the census-designated place of Salisbury .
Shoichiro Takenaka ( 竹中 正一郎 , Takenaka Shōichirō , born 30 September 1912 ) was a Japanese long-distance runner . He competed in the men 's 5000 metres at the 1932 Summer Olympics .