STATISTICS - Berlin Marathon 1987
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 | Roger Eriksson  | 02:20:00 |
| 2 | Josef Peter | 02:21:00 |
| 3 | Bjoern Siwertsen | 02:22:00 |
| 4 | Risto Issakainen  | 02:23:00 |
| 5 | Erik Svarstad  | 02:25:00 |
| 6 | John Naustdal | 02:29:00 |
| 7 | Ola Nordstrand | 02:30:00 |
| 8 | Ralf Wyrich | 02:30:00 |
| 9 | Kerstin Pressler | 02:31:00 |
| 10 | Wanda Panfil  | 02:32:00 |
Top 10 Men
| 1 | Heinz-Dieter Kollhammer | 00:00:00 |
| 2 | Frank Klinkenberg | 00:00:00 |
| 3 | Suleiman Nyambui | 02:11:00 |
| 4 | Rafael Marques | 02:13:00 |
| 5 | Japhat Mashishanga | 02:13:00 |
| 6 | John Vermeule | 02:13:00 |
| 7 | Peter Lyrenmann | 02:13:00 |
| 8 | Jean Weyts  | 02:13:00 |
| 9 | Mahamed Rutinginga | 02:14:00 |
| 10 | Richard Wollenbroek | 02:14:00 |
Results Berlin Marathon 1987
The 1987 Berlin Marathon brought together 12,671 runners ready to cover the iconic 42.195 kilometers of the German capital. Among them were 1,534 women and 11,137 men. The atmosphere was filled with the excitement and determination of the participants. The average time for this edition was 3h35m15s, with men recording an average time of 3h34m01s and women an average time of 3h44m11s.
In the men's category, the first place was claimed by Heinz-Dieter Kollhammer, closely followed by Frank Klinkenberg, while Suleiman Nyambui completed the podium with an impressive time of 2h11m00s. On the women's side, Roger Eriksson clinched victory in 2h20m00s, ahead of Josef Peter who recorded a time of 2h21m00s, and Bjoern Siwertsen rounding out the top three with a time of 2h22m00s.
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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 Kurfürstendamm. 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.