Here is what the page “Has a footballer ever run a marathon faster than James Milner?” contains. James Milner, the former Liverpool, Manchester City, and Brighton midfielder, recently completed the New York City Marathon in 3 hours 9 minutes 4 seconds at age 40, averaging 7:13 per mile. This time surpasses the previous best known by The Knowledge, set by ex-Leicester playmaker Muzzy Izzet at th This time surpasses the previous best known by The Knowledge, set by ex-Leicester playmaker Muzzy Izzet at the 2011 London Marathon (3:22:36).
Milner, known for his exceptional fitness and bleep test prowess, said he felt he could have gone under three hours if not for late-career injuries. The article explores the history of footballers running marathons, inviting readers to contribute more examples. It highlights the remarkable endurance of professional footballers post-retirement and the growing trend of athletes taking on endurance challenges. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.