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Kenyan Dennis Kimetto breaks the world marathon record in Berlin as he becomes the first man to run under two hours three minutes.

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Kenya's Dennis Kimetto broke the marathon world record in Berlin, winning the race in a time of two hours, two minutes and 57 seconds.

The 30-year-old broke away in a seven-man group that included fellow Kenyans Emmanuel Mutai and Geoffrey Kamworor.

He shook off Mutai with just under three miles remaining to become the first man to run a marathon in less than two hours and three minutes.

The previous world record had been set on the same course 12 months ago by Kimetto's compatriot Wilson Kipsang, who ran 2:03:23.

After winning marathons in Tokyo and Boston last year, Kimetto had promised to attack the record in Berlin if conditions allowed.

In weather perfect for long-distance running -- with temperatures around eight degrees centigrade -- Kimetto kept his promise, staying in the lead group throughout and sprinting to victory to set a new world's best time.