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 | Peter Lyrenmann | 02:13:00 |
| 6 | Jean Weyts  | 02:13:00 |
| 7 | John Vermeule | 02:13:00 |
| 8 | Japhat Mashishanga | 02:13:00 |
| 9 | Richard Wollenbroek | 02:14:00 |
| 10 | Martin Gruening | 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.
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.