Ethiopian Assefa sets the world marathon record in Berlin

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Ethiopian Assefa sets the world marathon record in Berlin

Today 24 September 2023 | 11:48

Assefa set the Berlin session record last year, which was 2:15:37 hours, thus moving to the world elite for a distance of 42.195 kilometers. This time, also supported by modern shoe technology, I ran a standard track from the start in perfect outdoor conditions and got off to an early start in a race that was super fast, even across the board.

The last women’s world record was set in Berlin in 2001 by Japanese Naoko Takahashi.

With an initial temperature of 14°C and later sunny skies, the favorite looked relaxed throughout on the flat capital track, and was even able to sprint at the end. The last women’s world record in Berlin was set by Japan’s Naoko Takahashi in 2001; 22 years ago, she was the first athlete to maintain a time under 2:20 hours with a time of 2:19.46 hours.

Eliud Kipchoge previously became the first runner to win the Berlin Marathon for the fifth time

Eliud Kipchoge was the first runner to win the Berlin Marathon for a fifth time, but he clearly missed another world record. The 38-year-old Kenyan won with a time of 2:02:42 hours, ahead of his compatriot Vincent Kipkemwe and Ethiopian Tadesse Takele. Kipkemwe crossed the finish line in 2:03:13 hours, and Takele ran in 2:03:24 hours.

Amanal Petros broke his own German record in ninth place with a time of 2:04:58 hours. The 28-year-old ran 42.195 kilometers in Valencia on December 5, 2021 in 2:06:27.

Last year, Kipchoge set the correct world record with a time of 2:01:09 hours. Initially, the two-time Olympic champion was once again on track to set a record, but was unable to maintain the high pace in ideal running conditions.

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At least he saved success from pursuers approaching the end and no longer had to share the number with the most victories in the German capital with the Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie.

Shortly before the start of the race, activists from the climate protection group Last Generation attempted to block June 17 Street. The group then claimed responsibility for the attempted disruption on the platform, formerly Twitter.