STATISTICS  -   Berlin Marathon 1996

1996-09-29
History 

Gender

Category

Berlin Marathon 1996 logo
Number of participants
15927
Average Time
03:41:06

HistoryBerlin Marathon  

Distribution Men/Women
Distribution of participants by Time

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

Distribution of participants by Age

Top 10 Women

Top 10 Men

1H. Harms  00:48:00
2H. Jacobi  01:12:00
3A. Anton  02:09:15
4F Naali  02:09:33
5S. Lelei  02:09:49
6G. Rutto  02:10:01
7M. Ndiveni  02:10:18
8S. Maritim  02:11:19
9P. Yego  02:11:22
10P. Remond  02:11:59

Results Berlin Marathon 1996

The 1996 Berlin Marathon brought together 15,932 participants who embarked on the iconic 42.195 kilometers. Among them, the entire field of runners was composed of men, creating an intense competition on the Berlin asphalt. The average time for this edition was set at 3h41m06s.

In the men's category, the race was marked by remarkable performances. H. Harms claimed first place with an impressive time of 48 minutes, followed by H. Jacobi who crossed the finish line in 1h12m00s. A. Anton completed the men's podium with a time of 2h09m15s, ensuring an exciting competition until the very last second.

Berlin Marathon 1996

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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 KurfĂĽrstendamm. 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.