STATISTICSÂ - Â Berlin Marathon 1983
Gender
Category
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
Top 10 Women
Top 10 Men
| 1 | Dieter Neumann  | 02:12:08 |
| 2 | Karel Lismont   | 02:13:37 |
| 3 | James Ashworth   | 02:14:01 |
| 4 | Werner Meier  | 02:15:06 |
| 5 | Franz Horbberger  | 02:15:27 |
| 6 | Wiktor Sawicki   | 02:16:05 |
| 7 | Jonathon Kilsby  | 02:17:31 |
| 8 | Paul Campbell  | 02:18:52 |
| 9 | Helmut Dreyer  | 02:21:13 |
| 10 | Clemens Hoube  | 02:21:27 |
Results Berlin Marathon 1983
The 1983 Berlin Marathon saw 4,841 male participants take on the challenge of the 42.195-kilometer renowned course. The atmosphere of the event was filled with energy and determination. The average recorded time for this edition was 3h39m41s.
In the men's competition, Dieter Neumann claimed victory with an impressive time of 2h12m08s, followed by Karel Lismont, who finished in 2h13m37s. James Ashworth completed the podium with a time of 2h14m01s. Each runner demonstrated incredible endurance and remarkable competitive spirit, making this event memorable for all participants and spectators present.
SOURCE : standard.co.uk
history_2
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.
Route
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.
Records
- Among men, the course record is held by Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya, who posted an impressive time of 2 hours, 1 minutes, and 25 seconds in 2023.
- Among women, the course record belongs to Paula Radcliffe of the United Kingdom, with a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 25 seconds set in 2003.