STATISTICSÂ - Â Berlin Marathon 1991
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 | renata Kokowska   | 02:27:00 |
| 2 | Kim Jones   | 02:27:00 |
| 3 | Tuija Toivinen   | 02:28:00 |
| 4 | Katerina Khramenkowa  | 02:31:00 |
| 5 | Janette Mayal   | 02:31:00 |
| 6 | Arend Jan Guikema  | 02:31:00 |
| 7 | Lobov Klochko  | 02:31:00 |
| 8 | Birgit Jerschbek  | 02:33:00 |
| 9 | Birgit Bringslid   | 02:34:00 |
| 10 | Sissel Grottenberg   | 02:35:00 |
Top 10 Men
| 1 | Klaus Werber  | 00:00:00 |
| 2 | Christine Zimmermann  | 00:00:00 |
| 3 | Steve Brace   | 02:10:00 |
| 4 | Rustam Shagin  | 02:11:00 |
| 5 | Mark Plaatjes  | 02:11:00 |
| 6 | Slawomir Gurny  | 02:11:00 |
| 7 | Vlaanderen V. Bert  | 02:12:00 |
| 8 | Sumawe,  | 02:12:00 |
| 9 | Wieslaw Perszke  | 02:12:00 |
| 10 | Ken Martin  | 02:12:00 |
Results Berlin Marathon 1991
The 1991 Berlin Marathon brought together 14,757 participants ready to take on the challenge of 42.195 kilometers. Among them, 675 women and 14,082 men started the race in an atmosphere filled with excitement and determination. This edition recorded an average time of 3h42m16s, with an average of 3h41m15s for men and 4h03m20s for women.
On the men's side, the competition was dominated by Steve Brace, who claimed first place with an impressive time of 2h10m00s. Although not officially ranked, Klaus Werber and Christine Zimmermann participated in this remarkable race. Among the women, Renata Kokowska reached the top by recording a time of 2h27m00s, closely followed by Kim Jones with the same time, and Tuija Toivinen, who completed the podium by crossing the finish line in 2h28m00s.
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.