The fastest marathon in a graduation gown (female) is 3 hr 32 min 8 sec and was achieved by Kelly Murphy (UK) at the Virgin Money London Marathon in London, UK, on 26 April 2015.
Murphy’s record was one of 34 records verified by GWR on the day of the 2015 Virgin Money London Marathon.
This week’s Guinness World Records:
Monday, 6 February – Click here
Tuesday, 7 February – Click here
Wednesday, 8 February – Click here
Thursday, 9 February – Click here
Friday 10 February – Click here
Last week’s records:
All records – 30 January – 3 February
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