Legendary Marathon Runner Derek Clayton Breaks World Record
Subheadline: Former Australian Runner Sets Unprecedented Mark
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Derek James Clayton, a former Australian long-distance runner, has shattered the marathon world record in an astonishing feat. Born in Cumbria, England, and raised in Northern Ireland, Clayton, now 66, became the first person to run under 2 hours and 10 minutes when he clocked in at 2:09:36.4 in Fukuoka, Japan, on December 3, 1967.
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Clayton's remarkable achievement was a testament to his exceptional talent and ironclad determination. His victory in Fukuoka was one of his 14 marathon career victories, out of a total of 22 marathons. Clayton's indomitable spirit and resilience have earned him the reputation of an "old-school runner."
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In a 1969 podcast, Dr. André La Gerche and Clayton delved into his extraordinary career. Clayton's distinction as the only individual to break his own marathon world record in the past four decades stands as a testament to his unparalleled ability. Khannouchi's performance in London 2002 was the only exception to Clayton's record until then.
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