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
1 | Karl-Heinz Schuett | 00:00:00 |
2 | Wolfgang Stendel | 01:19:54 |
3 | Karin Melz | 01:52:51 |
4 | Ronaldo Da Costa | 02:06:05 |
5 | Josephat Kiprono | 02:07:21 |
6 | Samson Kandie | 02:09:11 |
7 | Ruben Chebutich | 02:10:39 |
8 | Turbo Tumo | 02:11:01 |
9 | Paulo Guerra | 02:11:02 |
10 | Dieqo Garcia | 02:11:04 |
The 1998 Berlin Marathon gathered 21,001 male participants ready to take on the challenge of the 42.195 kilometers typical of this famous race. The average recorded time for this edition was 3h57m40s.
Notable individual performances included Karl-Heinz Schuett winning first place with a unique time of 00:00:00. Wolfgang Stendel secured second place with an impressive time of 1h19m54s, closely followed by Karin Melz, who finished in 1h52m51s. This marathon was marked by remarkable performances and an intense spirit of competition among all the participants.
SOURCE : standard.co.uk
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.
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.