In his second marathon, he flirts with the world record, then fades—but hangs on to win in a pace of 4:40 per mile.

The first and second lists record the fastest performers in history, which is why you’ll see a name only once. The third and fourth lists, showing the fastest performances in history, allow for ...

Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone ran the second-fastest women's 400m time in history on her way to a gold medal at ...