Eliud Kipchoge crowned the 45th edition of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON with a fantastic world record in 2:01:39. The 33-year-old Kenyan led from the start, following his own schedule and was never challenged for the lead. When he crossed the finish line he had obliterated the world … [Read more...]
Kipchoge, Kipsang Chase Records at Berlin
September 14, 2018
Two outstanding athletes from Kenya face each other in the 45th edition of the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday when Eliud Kipchoge and Wilson Kipsang meet for the third round of their rivalry in the fastest marathon in the world. Kipchoge’s best of 2:03:05 is only eight seconds … [Read more...]
Eliud Kipchoge looks to Rio
September 28, 2015
Eliud Kipchoge considers mental sharpness is the crucial factor as the Berlin champion turns his attention to Olympic Marathon in Rio … [Read more...]
WMM update after Kipsang Berlin win
September 30, 2013
The chase continues for the One Million Dollars for the 2012-2013 World Marathon Majors Series The 40th edition of the BMW BERLIN MARATHON took place on September 29, 2013 Weather: near perfect conditions 7C at start to 11C at the finish, (44F to 52F during race time) sunny, … [Read more...]
Kipsang sets WR
September 29, 2013
After spending two years being known as the man who came agonisingly close to matching the marathon world record, Wilson Kipsang of Kenya broke that record handsomely in Berlin on Sunday morning, clocking 2.03.23, thus taking 15 seconds off compatriot Patrick Makau’s 2.03.38, set … [Read more...]
Flat and Forgiving
September 27, 2013
You can always trust an American to come up with a good slogan, especially where Berlin is concerned. Everyone recalls JFK, in the lee of the Wall at the height of the Cold War, roaring, ‘Ich bin Ein Berliner,’ in support of the beleaguered and blockaded citizens. … [Read more...]
Top field expected at Berlin 2013
September 4, 2013
In addition to the number one and number two in the world, world-record holder, Patrick Makau, and Wilson Kipsang (both of Kenya), several other top-notch runners will be competing in Berlin on September 29: Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya) was crowned world champion in the 5000m in 2003 … [Read more...]
Mutai ready to go
September 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
When the fastest man in the marathon world meets the fastest course in the marathon world, the odds are in favour of something special. In Berlin that usually means a world record, of which there have been no fewer than seven in the past 15 years. The most recent was last year, … [Read more...]
Mutai for Berlin 2012
July 10, 2012 1 Comment
In April 2011, Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya won the Boston Marathon in a time of 2:03:02, covering the 42.195 km distance faster than anyone in history. This time is not recognized as the standing world record because Boston’s 139 m* net drop does not conform to international … [Read more...]
WMM returns in Boston and London
April 16, 2012 Leave a Comment
The chase for the million dollar World Marathon Majors prize is back with a bang when many of the leading contenders for the 2011/12 series race for points in the BAA Boston and Virgin London Marathon. … [Read more...]
