Berlin

Marathon legend: Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge shattered the world marathon record by an astounding 78 seconds at the Berlin Marathon this week—the largest jump in the record in more than 50 years—cementing his place as the greatest marathoner of all time. Kipchoge, 33, ran the course in just 2:01:39, and he kept up his pace throughout: His speed during the final 2,200 meters was the fastest known in any major marathon. “I lack words to describe this day,” Kipchoge said afterward. Berlin is the site of many marathon records—six in the past eight years—because it is perfect for running, with a relatively flat asphalt course and September temperatures in the high 50s.