STATISTICS  -   Berlin Marathon 1977

1977-09-10
History 

Gender

Category

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Number of participants
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Average Time
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Distribution Men/Women
Distribution of participants by Time

Notes

1 % of runners doing the same or better

2 % of runners M doing the same or better

3 % of runners W doing the same or better

Distribution of participants by Age

Top 10 Women

Top 10 Men

1Gabriel Affa  00:00:02
2Heinz G. Schmidt  00:00:02
3N. Wilson  02:16:20
4M. Hurd  02:17:02
5G. Eddington  02:19:10
6Tom Fleming  02:20:27
7D. Nicolson  02:30:34
8N. Rust  02:31:29
9Walter Soch  02:32:29
10Peter Wright  02:33:39

Results Berlin Marathon 1977

The 1977 Berlin Marathon brought together 228 participants to run the famous 42.195 kilometers of the German capital. The runners, composed solely of men that year, tackled the course with determination and passion. The average time recorded for this edition was 3h26m22s.

In terms of performance, the men's podium saw a tight competition. Gabriel Affa and Heinz G. Schmidt each crossed the finish line with a time of 00h00m02s, offering a captivating display of speed. Behind them, N. Wilson completed the top 3 with an impressive time of 2h16m20s. This marathon left a mark with its performances and remains etched in the annals of sports history.

Berlin Marathon 1977

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History

The Berlin Marathon was launched in 1974 under the name 'Berlin Marathon' with a small group of runners. Since then, it has become one of the most popular and prestigious marathons in the world. The marathon attracts tens of thousands of runners from around the world each year and is known for its fast course, often allowing world records to be broken. The event is also an opportunity for many charitable fundraising campaigns.

Route

The Berlin Marathon course is renowned for its speed and flat terrain. Runners start near the Brandenburg Gate and pass some of Berlin's most famous landmarks, such as Alexanderplatz, the Reichstag, and KurfĂĽrstendamm. The route finishes at Unter den Linden, in the heart of Berlin, providing a unique and impressive backdrop for participants.

Records

  • Among men, the course record is held by Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, with an incredible time of 2 hours, 1 minute, and 9 seconds set in 2022.
  • Among women, the course record belongs to Tigist Assefa of Ethiopia, with a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 53 seconds set in 2023.