Oct 12, 1925 - Men's World Record
Albert Michelsen (USA) - 2:29:01
Port Chester Marathon, Port Chester, New York
In 1925, American Albert "Whitey" Michelsen became the first man to run a sub-2:30 Marathon when he won the Port Chester Marathon in a new world record time of 2:29:01. Michelsen's record would stand for nearly ten years.