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Dennis Kimetto sets world record by winning Berlin Marathon in 2 hours, 2 minutes, 57 seconds

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Runners start the 41st Berlin Marathon in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) (The Associated Press)

In this photo taken with a long time exposure, runners start the 41st Berlin Marathon in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) (The Associated Press)

Runners start the 41st Berlin Marathon in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber) (The Associated Press)

Dennis Kimetto set a world record by winning the 41st Berlin Marathon in 2 hours, 2 minutes, 57 seconds on Sunday.

The 30-year-old Kenyan knocked 26 seconds off the record of 2:03:23 set by compatriot Wilson Kipsang in Berlin last year.

Another Kenyan, Emmanuel Mutai, was also faster than the previous best, finishing second in 2:03:13.

Abera Kuma of Ethiopia was third in 2:05:56.

All times were as yet unofficial.

Some 40,004 runners from 130 nations were accepted for the race, which was run in perfect clear conditions.