STATISTICS - Berlin Marathon 2007
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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 | 02:23:17 |
2 | Irina Mikitenko | 02:24:51 |
3 | Helena Kirop | 02:26:27 |
4 | Irina Timofeyeva | 02:26:54 |
5 | Naoko Sakamoto | 02:28:33 |
6 | Hayley Haining | 02:30:43 |
7 | Rose Kerubo Nyangacha | 02:31:33 |
8 | Leonor Carneiro | 02:31:41 |
9 | Angeline Flueckiger-Joly | 02:35:57 |
10 | Eva-Maria Gradwohl | 02:36:21 |
Top 10 Men
1 | Haile Gebrselassie | 02:04:26 |
2 | Abel Kirui | 02:06:51 |
3 | Salim Kipsang | 02:07:29 |
4 | Philip Manyim | 02:08:01 |
5 | Mesfin Adimasu | 02:09:49 |
6 | Lee Troop | 02:10:31 |
7 | Arkadiusz Sowa | 02:12:00 |
8 | Joseph Kahugu | 02:12:08 |
9 | Tomohiro Seto | 02:12:21 |
10 | Ignacio Caceres | 02:12:46 |
Results Berlin Marathon 2007
The 2007 Berlin Marathon brought together 32,486 participants ready to tackle the iconic 42.195 kilometers of the German capital. Among them were 6,492 women and 25,994 men, all driven by a palpable enthusiasm in the fresh September air. The average performance for this edition was 4h06m56s, with an average time of 4h01m45s for men and 4h27m41s for women.
In the men's category, Haile Gebrselassie shone by securing first place with an impressive time of 2h04m26s. He was followed by Abel Kirui, who finished in 2h06m51s, and Salim Kipsang, who completed the podium with a time of 2h07m29s. In the women's category, Gete Wami dominated the race with a winning time of 2h23m17s. Irina Mikitenko was close behind at 2h24m51s, followed closely by Helena Kirop with a time of 2h26m27s. It was a memorable day where endurance and passion fueled every runner on the historic roads of Berlin.
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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.