Popular long-distance runner Yuki Kawauchi was recognized by Guinness World Records on Tuesday for having completed 100 marathons under 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Kawauchi had already received a certificate after achieving his 78th sub-2:20 race in 2018, surpassing previous record-holder Doug Kurtis of the United States.
The 33-year-old accomplished the triple-digit milestone when he finished the Hofu Marathon in 2:10:26 on Dec. 20 in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Kawauchi finished 10th in Sunday’s Lake Biwa Marathon, which was his 109th career race, with a new personal best of 2:07:27 for his 101th sub-2:20 race.