STATISTICS - Berlin Marathon 2009
Gender
Category
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
Top 10 Women
| 1 | Atsede Habtamu Besuye  | 02:24:47 |
| 2 | Silvia Skvortsova  | 02:26:24 |
| 3 | Mamitu Daska | 02:26:38 |
| 4 | Rosaria Console  | 02:26:45 |
| 5 | Genet Getaneh | 02:27:09 |
| 6 | Leah Malot  | 02:29:17 |
| 7 | Tatiana Aryasova | 02:32:17 |
| 8 | Jacqueline Nyetipei | 02:34:16 |
| 9 | Maja Neuenschwander  | 02:35:44 |
| 10 | Hayley Haining  | 02:36:08 |
Top 10 Men
| 1 | Haile Gebrselassie | 02:06:08 |
| 2 | Francis Kiprop | 02:07:04 |
| 3 | Negari Terfa | 02:07:41 |
| 4 | Dereje Debele Tulu | 02:09:41 |
| 5 | Alfred Kering | 02:09:52 |
| 6 | Girma Assefa | 02:09:58 |
| 7 | Eshetu Wondimu | 02:12:28 |
| 8 | Atsushi Fujita  | 02:12:54 |
| 9 | Kensuke Takahashi | 02:13:00 |
| 10 | Cuthbert Nyasango  | 02:13:19 |
Results Berlin Marathon 2009
The 2009 Berlin Marathon attracted 35,015 motivated participants eager to conquer the iconic 42.195 kilometers. Among them, 7,066 women and 27,949 men set off in an atmosphere filled with passion and determination. The average time for this edition was 4h12m49s, with an average of 4h07m48s for men and 4h32m44s for women.
In the men's category, Haile Gebrselassie triumphed, securing the first place with an impressive time of 2h06m08s, followed closely by Francis Kiprop at 2h07m04s and Negari Terfa with a time of 2h07m41s. In the women's category, Atsede Habtamu Besuye claimed the top spot with a time of 2h24m47s, followed by Silvia Skvortsova at 2h26m24s and Mamitu Daska just behind with a time of 2h26m38s.
SOURCE : standard.co.uk
history_2
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.