STATISTIQUES -
Répartition Homme/Femme
Répartition des participants par temps de Course
STATISTICS - Berlin Marathon 2008
2008-09-26
History Gender
Category
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
| 1 | Irina Mikitenko  | 02:19:19 |
| 2 | Askale Tafa Magarsa  | 02:21:31 |
| 3 | Helena Kirop  | 02:25:01 |
| 4 | Rose Cheruiyot | 02:26:25 |
| 5 | Gulnara Vigovskaya  | 02:30:03 |
| 6 | Shuru Deriba | 02:31:20 |
| 7 | Edyta Lewandoswka  | 02:33:00 |
| 8 | Evelyne Kimuria | 02:35:53 |
| 9 | Daniela Cirlan  | 02:36:18 |
| 10 | Zivile Balciunaite  | 02:36:40 |
Top 10 Men
| 1 | Haile Gebrselassie | 02:03:59 |
| 2 | James Kwambai | 02:05:36 |
| 3 | Charles Kamathi | 02:07:48 |
| 4 | Mariko Kipchumba | 02:09:03 |
| 5 | Mesfin Ademasu | 02:12:02 |
| 6 | Joseph Ngolepus | 02:12:07 |
| 7 | Kenjiro Jitsui  | 02:12:48 |
| 8 | Toshinari Suwa | 02:13:04 |
| 9 | Falk Cierpinski | 02:13:30 |
| 10 | Francis Kiprop | 02:14:30 |
Results Berlin Marathon 2008
The 2008 Berlin Marathon gathered 35,732 participants over the famous 42.195 kilometers. Among them, 7,405 women and 28,327 men started the race, fueled by an atmosphere filled with energy and personal challenges. The average time for this edition was 4h07m00s, with an average of 4h01m41s for men and 4h27m22s for women.
In the men's category, Haile Gebrselassie took the lead with an impressive time of 2h03m59s, followed by James Kwambai at 2h05m36s and Charles Kamathi at 2h07m48s. On the women's side, Irina Mikitenko secured first place with a time of 2h19m19s, ahead of Askale Tafa Magarsa who finished in 2h21m31s, and Helena Kirop who completed the podium in 2h25m01s.
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.