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Alice Braham, 50, set a new British W50 marathon record in Frankfurt. She clocked 2:35:46, surpassing her previous record of 2:36:25 set in London.
Braham faced tough conditions, including heavy rain for the first 10 miles. Despite this, she finished 14th overall and faster than women in younger age groups. Read more racing coverage.
She believes she can achieve a 2:33 marathon time. Braham is now preparing for the Masters Cross Country International in Dublin and the London Marathon next year. Related: Josh Kerr’s Mile World Record Officially Ratified.
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Alice Braham, 50, breaks British W50 marathon record in challenging conditions. Alice Braham, 50, set a new British W50 marathon record in Frankfurt. She clocked 2:35:46, surpassing her previous record of 2:36:25 set in London.
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Runner World published this brief on November 12, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated November 12, 2026.
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