STATISTICS - Berlin Marathon 1999
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 | Tegla Loroupe  | 02:20:43 |
| 2 | Marleen Renders  | 02:23:58 |
| 3 | Svetlana Zakharova  | 02:27:08 |
| 4 | Malgorzata Sobanska  | 02:27:30 |
| 5 | Anila Nikiel | 02:29:27 |
| 6 | Shiki Terasaki  | 02:30:42 |
| 7 | Serap Aktas  | 02:31:43 |
| 8 | Daria Nauer | 02:32:38 |
| 9 | Milkah Chepkieny | 02:32:46 |
| 10 | Simona Viola  | 02:33:33 |
Top 10 Men
| 1 | Josephat Kiprono | 02:06:44 |
| 2 | Takayuki Inubushi | 02:06:57 |
| 3 | Samson Kandie | 02:08:31 |
| 4 | Hicham Chatt  | 02:09:56 |
| 5 | Henry Cherono | 02:10:37 |
| 6 | Waldemar Glinka | 02:11:53 |
| 7 | Eduardo do Nascimento  | 02:12:12 |
| 8 | Stephen Ndungu | 02:12:23 |
| 9 | Daisuke Tokunaga | 02:13:09 |
| 10 | José Teles de Souza | 02:13:25 |
Results Berlin Marathon 1999
The 1999 Berlin Marathon brought together 19,129 runners eager to cover the 42.195 kilometers of this famous course. Among them, 2,592 women and 16,537 men set off in an atmosphere both electric and full of challenges. The average time for this edition was 3h56m18s, with an average of 3h53m17s for men and 4h15m34s for women.
In the men's category, Josephat Kiprono secured first place with an impressive time of 2h06m44s, followed by Takayuki Inubushi at 2h06m57s and Samson Kandie with 2h08m31s. On the women's side, Tegla Loroupe triumphed by crossing the finish line at 2h20m43s, followed by Marleen Renders with a time of 2h23m58s, and Svetlana Zakharova at 2h27m08s.
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.