Marathon is a popular long-distance race, which attracts runners from all over the world. International association of athletics federations (IAAF) and national track and field associations have formulated a set of scoring standards for mass athletes to help them better evaluate their competition level. These standards divide players into different grades according to their achievements.
Generally speaking, the level standard of mass athletes is to evaluate their level according to the time they finish the competition. The following standards are commonly used:
1. Elite level: This is the highest level and is usually reserved for top players and professional players in the world. Between men and women, the standard is usually that men complete the whole marathon in 3 hours and women in 3 hours and 30 minutes.
2. Excellent grade: This grade is suitable for excellent runners among non-professional athletes. The standard is generally 3 -4 hours for men and 3 hours and 30 minutes for women.
3. Very good grade: This grade is suitable for most experienced runners. The standard is generally 4 hours to 5 hours for men and 4 hours and 30 minutes for women.
4. Good performance: This performance is suitable for runners with a certain training foundation. The standard is generally 5 -6 hours for men and 5 hours and 30 minutes for women.
5. Benchmark grade: This grade is suitable for runners who participate in the marathon for the first time or have a weak training foundation. The standard is generally 6 hours to 7 hours for men and 6 hours and 30 minutes to 8 hours for women.
It should be noted that these standards are for reference only, and the actual scores may change due to different regions and competitions. In some competitions held in high altitude areas, the results of contestants may be evaluated according to different standards.
No matter what level the contestants are at, it is a great achievement for them to finish the marathon. Everyone should train hard, be prepared to achieve personal goals and enjoy the fun and challenges brought by running. No matter how long it takes competitors to finish the race, participating in the marathon itself is a way to praise and respect their bodies.