STATISTICS  -  Berlin Marathon 2006

2006-09-24
History 

Gender

Category

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Number of participants
30155
Average Time
04:16:12

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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

1Gete Wami  ETH02:21:34
2Salina Kosgei  KEN02:23:22
3Monica Drybulska  POL02:30:12
4Asha Gigi  ETH02:32:32
5Marcia Narlock  BRA02:35:28
6Melanie Kraus  DEU02:35:37
7Shitaye Gemechu  ETH02:35:56
8Adanech Zekiros  ETH02:36:48
9Mounia Aboulachen  BEL02:38:55
10Haavard Nordgaard  NOR02:38:57

Top 10 Men

1Haile Gebrselassie  ETH02:05:56
2Gudisa Shentema  ETH02:10:43
3Kurao Umeki  JPN02:13:43
4Terefe Yae  ETH02:15:05
5Ahmed Ezzobayry  FRA02:15:29
6Driss El Himer  FRA02:16:44
7Ombeche Mokamba  KEN02:17:34
8Jackson Koech  KEN02:17:42
9Abel Kirui  KEN02:17:47
10Buzinggo Donatien  BDI02:19:25

Results Berlin Marathon 2006

The 2006 Berlin Marathon brought together 30,182 runners ready to take on the challenge of the iconic 42.195 kilometers of the German capital. Among them, 6,088 women and 24,094 men started the race in a vibrant and determined atmosphere. This edition recorded an overall average time of 4h16m12s, with an average of 4h11m10s for men and 4h36m04s for women.

On the men's side, Haile Gebrselassie triumphed by crossing the finish line in 2h05m56s, securing victory against his competitors. He was followed by Gudisa Shentema, who clocked a time of 2h10m43s, while Kurao Umeki completed the podium with a time of 2h13m43s.

In the women's race, Gete Wami dominated with an impressive performance of 2h21m34s. Salina Kosgei finished in second place with a time of 2h23m22s, and Monica Drybulska claimed third place with a recorded time of 2h30m12s.

Berlin Marathon 2006

SOURCE : standard.co.uk

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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.