STATISTICS - Berlin Marathon 2004
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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 | Yoko Shibui | 02:19:41 |
2 | Hiromi Ominami | 02:23:26 |
3 | Sonja Oberem | 02:26:53 |
4 | Beatrice Omwanza | 02:27:19 |
5 | Leila Aman | 02:27:54 |
6 | Tiziane Alagia | 02:32:20 |
7 | Edyta Lewandowska | 02:34:18 |
8 | Romy Spitzmüller | 02:34:44 |
9 | Manuela Zipse | 02:37:18 |
10 | Anna Rahm | 02:37:32 |
Top 10 Men
1 | Felix Limo | 02:06:44 |
2 | Joseph Riri | 02:06:49 |
3 | Josua Chelanga | 02:07:05 |
4 | Wilson Onsare | 02:08:53 |
5 | Luis Jesus | 02:09:08 |
6 | Shinichi Watanabe | 02:09:32 |
7 | Luis Novo | 02:09:41 |
8 | Gashaw Melese | 02:09:47 |
9 | Isaac Macharia | 02:11:26 |
10 | Ernest Kipyego | 02:11:52 |
Results Berlin Marathon 2004
During the 2004 Berlin Marathon, 28,022 participants set off on the famous 42.195 kilometers. Among them were 5,222 women and 22,800 men who started the race in an electrifying atmosphere filled with passion and self-overcoming. The average time for this edition was 4h03m20s, with an average of 3h58m28s for men and 4h24m36s for women.
In the men's category, Felix Limo claimed first place with an impressive time of 2h06m44s. He was closely followed by Joseph Riri, who finished in 2h06m49s, and Josua Chelanga, who recorded a time of 2h07m05s. On the women's side, Yoko Shibui dominated the competition with an exceptional time of 2h19m41s. Hiromi Ominami took second place, finishing in 2h23m26s, while Sonja Oberem completed the podium with a time of 2h26m53s.
SOURCE : https://www.olympics.com
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.