In a recent post, I delved into the remarkable impact of Supershoes on the performance of athletes in the men’s 5000 meters race. The findings were nothing short of astonishing.

Building upon my previous analysis, I implemented the same coding methodology, considering any race occurring in 2019 or later as being supershoe-aided.

The influence of Supershoes in the men’s marathon is likely to be even more pronounced compared to the 5000 meters event. With the increased distance and endurance required in a marathon, the potential benefits offered by Supershoes become even more evident. The marathon is a grueling test of stamina, and any advantage, no matter how small, can be a game-changer.

And wow, it has made a huge difference.

Supershoes have dramatically improved marathon performance.

Supershoes provide a predicted advantage of 246 seconds over the course of the 26.2 mile distance. That’s nine seconds per mile! Whooosh! Also, like in the 5000, you can also see the crackdown on performance-enhancing drugs in this scatterplot.

But what about the women?

Sure, let’s pull that data, too.

So, there’s another clear drop in times here. Supershoes provided about a 218-second advantage over the race, or about 8 seconds per mile.

For more information about where and how I scrapped this data using R, check out an earlier post about Usain Bolt. Now I’m going out to suffer through a non-supershoe-aided five-mile run in the brutal Pennsylvania summer humidity.

Want more?

At Dawn Chorus, our passion lies in the realm of data analysis. We thrive on exploring the intricacies of information, unraveling patterns, and uncovering insights. We are here to assist you if you have questions or challenges related to your data.

Whether you need assistance understanding the impact of Supershoes on athletic performance or seek guidance in leveraging data for strategic decision-making, our expert team is ready to lend a hand. We have the skills, expertise, and tools to dive deep into your data, extract meaningful insights, and help you make informed choices.

Don’t let your data remain untapped potential. Reach out to us today, and let us unlock the power of your information. We can uncover hidden opportunities, address complex problems, and propel your business or research to new heights.

Experience the thrill of data analysis with Dawn Chorus. Contact us now and embark on a transformative journey where your data becomes valuable, guiding your path to success.