STATISTICSÂ - Â Berlin Marathon 1986
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
| 1 | Peter Bullen   | 02:21:00 |
| 2 | Sergio Genchi   | 02:22:00 |
| 3 | Manferd Kruggel  | 02:25:00 |
| 4 | Winfried Sattler  | 02:26:00 |
| 5 | Gerhard Jäger  | 02:26:00 |
| 6 | David Lem  | 02:26:00 |
| 7 | Martin Neujahr  | 02:27:00 |
| 8 | Andreas Hennig  | 02:28:00 |
| 9 | Göran Nyström   | 02:28:00 |
| 10 | Bernd Mühlenmeier  | 02:29:00 |
Top 10 Men
| 1 | Boguslaw Psujek   | 02:11:00 |
| 2 | Henrik Jorgensen  | 02:11:00 |
| 3 | Gabriel Kamau   | 02:12:00 |
| 4 | Delfim Moreira  | 02:12:00 |
| 5 | Zbigniew Pierzynka  | 02:13:00 |
| 6 | Kingston Mills   | 02:13:00 |
| 7 | Pawel Lorens  | 02:13:00 |
| 8 | Thomas Eickmann  | 02:13:00 |
| 9 | Eddy Hellebuyk   | 02:13:00 |
| 10 | Oddmund Roaldkvam   | 02:13:00 |
Results Berlin Marathon 1986
The 1986 Berlin Marathon brought together 11,448 participants to tackle the 42.195 kilometers of a course filled with history and determination. Among these brave runners were 1,564 women and 9,884 men, all ready to take on the challenge in an atmosphere of competition and camaraderie. The average time for this edition was 3h34m33s, with an average of 3h32m36s for men and 3h46m55s for women.
In the men's category, Boguslaw Psujek brilliantly secured the first place with a time of 2h11m00s, tying with Henrik Jorgensen who shared this exceptional time. Gabriel Kamau completed the podium with an impressive time of 2h12m00s.
In the women's category, Peter Bullen led the race with a remarkable 2h21m00s, followed by Sergio Genchi at 2h22m00s. Manfred Kruggel closed the women's triumph by crossing the finish line in 2h25m00s.
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.