The International Marathon Runner Standard is based on runners of different genders and age groups, and is an important benchmark for measuring the world's top marathon runners. According to the regulations, the marathon international athlete standard includes the following three contents:
In an IAAF approved marathon, male runners must have no more than 2 hours and 20 minutes to complete the race, and female runners must have no more than 2 hours and 40 minutes to complete the race. This standard basically represents the technical level of the current world-class marathon runners.
If an athlete is able to set or break a world record or an Asian record after meeting the performance criteria, he or she will have the opportunity to earn the title of an international athlete.
After meeting the performance standards, if they can win the Olympic gold medal or the championship of the World Athletics Federation, the World Athletics Series and other international competitions sponsored or recognized by the World Athletics Federation, then the athlete also has the opportunity to win the title of international athlete.
It should be noted that the international marathon standard is not static, and it will be constantly adjusted as the world marathon level improves. Therefore, for players who want to become international athletes, in addition to meeting the performance standards, they need to constantly improve their competitive level to adapt to the changing standards.
In addition, in addition to the international athlete standards, the Chinese Athletics Association has also set up standards for athletes, first-class and second-class athletes, etc., to encourage and promote the development and improvement of marathon sports in China. The standards for each level are also different, and you can refer to the "Athlete Technical Grade Standards" issued by the Chinese Athletics Association.
Overall, the International Marathon Standard is an important benchmark for measuring the world's top marathon runners, and for runners who want to become world-class athletes, they need to constantly improve their competitive level to adapt to the changing standards. At the same time, the standards of each level are also different, which can be referred to the "Athlete Technical Grade Standards" issued by the Chinese Athletics Association.