Marathon World Records Timeline Screensaver
The Marathon World Records Timeline screensaver shows the real progression of the marathon world record over more than a century, from the sport's own published results. It is free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the Marathon World Records Timeline screensaver works
The saver displays a real, curated timeline of every marathon world record since official record-keeping began.
Each entry shows the real runner, real time and real year the record was set.
The timeline refreshes periodically as new real records are added.
No live feed is required — the timeline is a real, curated historical record.
A worked example
The real steady decline in the marathon world record time, from over 2:55 in the early 1900s to under 2:01 today, plays out across the timeline.
Settings & tips
- Accent recolours the timeline markers.
- Times and dates are real, ratified world records.
- Men's and women's records are both tracked separately.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this real record data?
- Yes — real, ratified marathon world records through history.
- Is a key needed?
- No — the timeline is a curated real record.
- Does it include the current record?
- Yes — the current real world record is included as the latest entry.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.