Records to fall

It’s early, very early in the season and yet the dynamics for the pro women’s field have been significantly altered.

Chrissie Wellington opened the door the last few years for a rush of personal best performances by the elite of the elite with a Sub Nine performance in Frankfurt in July 2008. Since then, 17 women have surged into the group.

The majority of those athletes are keen to show that their performances the last four years weren’t a fluke.

Wellington’s decision to take this year off begs a few questions. Will a new world record be set this season? Will more athletes finish Sub Nine? Will more athletes finish Sub 8:45? Will another athlete finish Sub 8:30? Why not?

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