Van Zuydam, JarradPatricios, Jonathan Speridon2015-07-312015-07-312015-06Van Zuydam, J & Patricios, JS 2015, 'African cycling : dormant to dominant?, British Journal of Sports Medicine, vol. 49, pp. 965-966.0306-3674 (print)1473-0480 (online)10.1136/bjsports-2015-095138http://hdl.handle.net/2263/492112:02:57 That is the current world marathon record for men. Since 1960, the record has fallen regularly and the 2 h mark is now talked about as a target rather than a barrier. African distance runners have repeatedly lowered this record, especially in the past decade. Among the 100 fastest marathon times ever, 99 are by African-born athletes.en© 2015 by the BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. All rights reserved.CyclingBiomechanicsAerobic fitnessAfrican distance runnersAfrican runnersPostprint Article