Mastura Kawano of Japan set the first world record in marathon walking. The athlete covered the classic distance of 42.195 km in the All Japan Race Walking Tournament in 2 hours 55 minutes and 14 seconds.

Mastura Kawano of Japan set the first world record in marathon walking. The athlete covered the classic distance of 42.195 km in the All Japan Race Walking Tournament in 2 hours 55 minutes and 14 seconds.