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To understand the motivations behind this audacious attempt, one needed to look back at previous accomplishments. Last April, the runner had set a record for the fastest marathon in Crocs, finishing at 2 hours and 58 minutes. However, only months later, that record had been shattered by another runner named Kevin by a whopping seven minutes. With the pressure mounting and the desire to reclaim glory, today’s race in banned shoes developed into more than a marathon—it became a chance to test limits and set up for potential future feats in Crocs.