STATISTICS - Berlin Marathon 1988
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 | Titti Bergendahl  | 00:00:00 |
| 2 | Sven Paddags | 00:00:00 |
| 3 | Hannelore Matthe | 00:00:00 |
| 4 | Maria Luy | 00:00:00 |
| 5 | Gerlinde Püttmann | 00:00:00 |
| 6 | D.E. Burke  | 00:00:02 |
| 7 | Christian Schieber | 00:00:02 |
| 8 | Dieter Reichl | 00:00:02 |
| 9 | Anna Iskra  | 00:00:02 |
| 10 | Jan Kreikenbohm | 00:00:02 |
Top 10 Men
| 1 | Klaus Dieter Blum | 00:00:00 |
| 2 | Werner Schneider | 00:00:00 |
| 3 | Walter Zimmermann | 00:00:00 |
| 4 | Jan Bukkowski | 00:00:00 |
| 5 | Roman Frankiewicz | 00:00:00 |
| 6 | Wilhelm Funk | 00:00:00 |
| 7 | Benno Zollner | 00:00:00 |
| 8 | Heinz Kessler | 00:00:00 |
| 9 | Heinz-Georg Steinke | 00:00:00 |
| 10 | Werner Wurm | 00:00:00 |
Results Berlin Marathon 1988
The 1988 Berlin Marathon brought together 12,842 participants to tackle the famous 42.195 kilometers. Among them were 1,346 women and 11,496 men who started in an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and competition. The average time for this edition was 3 hours, 33 minutes, and 6 seconds, with an average of 3 hours, 32 minutes, and 1 second for men and 3 hours, 42 minutes, and 26 seconds for women.
In the men's category, Klaus Dieter Blum claimed the top spot. Werner Schneider and Walter Zimmermann took second and third places respectively, showcasing impressive individual performances. On the women's side, it was Titti Bergendahl who shone by finishing first, followed by Sven Paddags and Hannelore Matthe, each demonstrating determination and skill on the course.
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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.