- Mark Curp
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Mark Curp (born January 5, 1959 in Lee's Summit, Missouri) is a former world and American record holder in the half marathon. He attended the Central Missouri State University.
Curp broke the Men's World Record in the Half Marathon in 1985, clocking 1:00:55 at the Philadelphia Distance Run . This mark stood for five years.[citation needed]
Achievements
- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
Year Competition Venue Position Notes Representing the United States 1995 Grandma's Marathon Duluth, United States 1st 2:15:23 References
Records Preceded by
Xolile YawaMen's Half Marathon World Record Holder
1985-09-15 – 1990-09-16Succeeded by
Dionicio CerónSporting positions Preceded by
Alberto CovaMen's Half Marathon Best Year Performance
1985Succeeded by
Michael MusyokiCategories:- 1959 births
- Living people
- People from Lee's Summit, Missouri
- American long-distance runners
- University of Central Missouri alumni
- American long-distance runner stubs
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