Politician

Al Gore

45th Vice President of the United States

All evidence

2 records, newest first. Strength changes with age and weight class, so check the date and context before you compare.

1. 1997

   • Marathon4:54:20

     CompetitionSitting US Vice President, age 491997 Marine Corps Marathon

     “Gore finished the 22nd annual U.S. Marine Corps Marathon in 4:54.20”

     Gore finishes marathon 2 1/2 hours behind winner (Deseret News)News report1997-10-26medium confidence

     Time given by his spokeswoman, reported the next day. Conflicts with 4:58:25 in Slate's 2012 table (see other record).

   • Marathon4:58:25

     CompetitionSitting US Vice President, age 491997 Marine Corps Marathon

     “Al Gore, Marine Corps Marathon, 1997, 4:58:25”

     Which politician had the fastest marathon time? (Slate interactive)News report1997-10-26low confidence

     Quote is copied from the cells of an interactive table. Conflicts with the 4:54:20 reported in 1997 by his spokeswoman.