Politician

Sarah Palin

Former Governor of Alaska; 2008 vice-presidential nominee

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

1. 2005

   • Marathon3:59:36

     CompetitionAge 41, before she became governor2005 Humpy's Marathon, Anchorage

     “Sarah Palin, Humpy's Marathon, 2005, 3:59:36”

     Which politician had the fastest marathon time? (Slate interactive)News report2005-08medium confidence

     Quote copied from the cells of an interactive table. Palin herself calls it 'a sub-four (hours) marathon' (NBC News, 2009: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/wbna31670302).