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How Alex Maier Became The 2nd-Fastest American Half Marathoner Ever (59:23 Story)
A recent 59:23 half-marathon for American long-distance star Alex Maier wasn’t a case of him catching lightning in a bottle.
It was the culmination of years of quiet dominance: from Oklahoma State to national titles, American records, and a seamless transition to the roads.
And with his stellar race in Houston, he’s now the second-fastest U.S. man of all time at the half-marathon distance.
But this isn’t a random one-off occurrence. In 2025, he won the Düsseldorf Marathon in April with a time of 2:08:33; it was a top-15 all-time mark for a U.S. runner.
He also claimed his first national title…
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