The Longest Marathon

Most world records celebrate the fastest, strongest, quickest or most extreme human achievements but this episode is about patience, perseverance, and perhaps the most unusual Olympic comeback story in history. Get ready to meet Shizo Kanakuri, an amazing long distance runner from Japan who happens to hold the world record for the longest time ever to complete a marathon. From starting a marathon in Stockholm in 1912 to a heartwarming reunion decades later, this story proves that sometimes, the most memorable races aren't about how quickly you reach the finish line, but about having the courage to eventually finish what you started.