STATISTICSÂ - Â Berlin Marathon 2006
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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 | Gete Wami  | 02:21:34 |
2 | Salina Kosgei  | 02:23:22 |
3 | Monica Drybulska  | 02:30:12 |
4 | Asha Gigi  | 02:32:32 |
5 | Marcia Narlock  | 02:35:28 |
6 | Melanie Kraus  | 02:35:37 |
7 | Shitaye Gemechu  | 02:35:56 |
8 | Adanech Zekiros  | 02:36:48 |
9 | Mounia Aboulachen  | 02:38:55 |
10 | Haavard Nordgaard  | 02:38:57 |
Top 10 Men
1 | Haile Gebrselassie  | 02:05:56 |
2 | Gudisa Shentema  | 02:10:43 |
3 | Kurao Umeki  | 02:13:43 |
4 | Terefe Yae  | 02:15:05 |
5 | Ahmed Ezzobayry  | 02:15:29 |
6 | Driss El Himer  | 02:16:44 |
7 | Ombeche Mokamba  | 02:17:34 |
8 | Jackson Koech  | 02:17:42 |
9 | Abel Kirui  | 02:17:47 |
10 | Buzinggo Donatien  | 02:19:25 |
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.
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 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.