What are the fastest men's marathons in history?

Jacob Kiplimo ran the 11th fastest marathon in history when he was the Bank of America Chicago Marathon but who has run faster than the Ugandan?

1 - 2:00:35 - Kelvin Kiptum, Chicago 2023
2 - 2:01:09 - Eliud Kipchoge, Berlin 2022
3 - 2:01:25 - Kelvin Kiptum, London 2023
4 - 2:01:39 - Eliud Kipchige, Berlin 2018
5 - 2:01:41 - Keninisa Bekele, Berlin 2019
6 - 2:01:48 - Sisay Lemma, Valencia 2023
7 - 2:01:53 - Kelvin Kiptum, Valencia 2022
8 - 2:02:05 - Sabastian Sawe, Valencia 2024
9 - 2:02:16 - Benson Kipruto, Tokyo 2024
9 - 2:02:16 - Sabastian Sawe, Berlin 2025
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