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
1 | Ursula Blaschke | 02:57:09 |
2 | Gerda Reinke | 02:59:23 |
3 | Christa Kloth | 03:00:56 |
4 | Ursula Miehe | 03:11:21 |
5 | Christel Heine | 03:17:33 |
6 | Julia Leavitt | 03:39:53 |
7 | Renate | 03:42:58 |
8 | Roxy Kelterling | 03:47:07 |
9 | Ingrid Stäbs | 03:52:27 |
10 | Elfriede Kayser | 04:03:05 |
1 | Michael Spöttel | 02:20:02 |
2 | Michael Weiß | 02:24:32 |
3 | Rainer Gemmecke | 02:26:33 |
4 | Robert King | 02:26:48 |
5 | Hans-Jürgen Rose | 02:27:30 |
6 | Kraus Bracht | 02:28:49 |
7 | Wolfgang Siefert | 02:30:39 |
8 | Claus Rathjen | 02:30:59 |
9 | Günter Dordziel | 02:31:42 |
10 | Karl Mann | 02:33:25 |
The 1978 Berlin Marathon brought together 197 determined runners to cover the iconic 42.195 kilometers. Among them, 11 women and 186 men set off in an atmosphere of palpable competition and excitement. The average time for this edition was 3h18m28s, with an average time of 3h17m39s for men and 3h32m00s for women.
In the men's category, Michael Spöttel secured first place with an impressive time of 2h20m02s, followed by Michael Weiß at 2h24m32s and Rainer Gemmecke at 2h26m33s. On the women's side, Ursula Blaschke led with a remarkable time of 2h57m09s, closely followed by Gerda Reinke at 2h59m23s and Christa Kloth with a time of 3h00m56s.
SOURCE : standard.co.uk
Launched in 1981 by former Olympic champions Chris Brasher and John Disley, the London Marathon was inspired by the community spirit and enthusiasm of the New York and Boston marathons. What began as a modest race with a few thousand participants has transformed into one of the most famous sporting events in the world, attracting over 40,000 runners each year and raising millions of pounds for charity.
The London Marathon course is famed for its flatness and speed, offering runners the chance to achieve personal best times while passing by some of London's most iconic landmarks. The race starts at Blackheath, goes through Greenwich before entering central London, passing sights such as the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye. The route then snakes along the Thames, past the Tower of London and Canary Wharf, before finishing majestically in front of Buckingham Palace on The Mall. This layout not only showcases the historic and modern beauty of London but also creates a memorable backdrop for both runners and spectators.