STATISTICS  -   Berlin Marathon 2012

2012-09-30
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Gender

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Number of participants
34260
Average Time
04:06:30

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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

1Aberu Kebede  ETH02:20:30
2Tirfi Tsegaye  ETH02:21:19
3Olena Shurhno  UKR02:23:32
4Flomena Chepchirchir  KEN02:24:56
5Fate Tola  ETH02:25:14
6Alevtina Biktimirova  RUS02:28:45
7Caroline Chepkwony  KEN02:30:34
8Anna Hahner  DEU02:30:37
9Sonia Samuels  GBR02:30:56
10Degefa Biruktayit  ETH02:33:27

Top 10 Men

1Harry Elsbernd  DEU00:00:00
2Geoffrey Mutai  KEN02:04:15
3Dennis Kimetto  KEN02:04:16
4Geoffrey Kipsang  KEN02:06:12
5Nicholas Kamakya  KEN02:08:28
6Josphat Keiyo  KEN02:08:41
7Josphat Jepkopol  KEN02:08:44
8Jonathan Maiyo  KEN02:09:19
9Eliud Kiptanui  KEN02:09:59
10Felix Keny  KEN02:10:22

Results Berlin Marathon 2012

The 2012 Berlin Marathon brought together 34,269 running enthusiasts ready to tackle the 42.195 kilometers. Among these brave participants were 7,868 women and 26,401 men who started the race in an electrifying atmosphere. The average time for this edition was 4h06m30s, with an average performance of 4h00m28s for men and 4h26m43s for women.

For the men, Geoffrey Mutai led with an impressive time of 2h04m15s, closely followed by Dennis Kimetto with a time of 2h04m16s. Unfortunately, Harry Elsbernd was unable to complete his performance. On the women's side, Aberu Kebede dominated the race, finishing in 2h20m30s, followed by Tirfi Tsegaye at 2h21m19s, and Olena Shurhno who completed the podium with a time of 2h23m32s.

Berlin Marathon 2012

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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 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.