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BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday:
All Systems Go for Eliud Kipchoge in Berlin
Eliud Kipchoge will return to one of his favourite hunting grounds when he
lines up once again at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON next Sunday, September 24.
Kenya's double Olympic champion has twice broken the world record there,
bringing his own mark down to 2:01:09 last year. From his comments in the
build-up to the race, Kipchoge is once more intending to run fast.
Impressive though his achievements are, the race will have plenty of
interest elsewhere, notably in the return of the women's champion from 12
months ago, Tigst Assefa. The Ethiopian produced an astonishing improvement
to win in 2:15:37. German hopes are likely to centre on Amanal Petros, the
men's national record holder. Many of the elite in general will also be
targeting the qualifying time for next year's Olympic Marathon in Paris.
Over 45,000 runners have been registered for the 49th edition of the BMW
BERLIN-MARATHON. The BMW BERLIN-MARATHON is part of the Abbott World
Marathon Majors (AWMM) along with races in Boston, Chicago, London, New
York and Tokyo. Germany's most spectacular road race is also a Platinum
Label Road Race of World Athletics, the international athletics federation.
"I have been putting in the work together with the team, doing all my
training and trusting the process. I am ready to go back to my special
place, back to Berlin to take on the challenge again," said Eliud Kipchoge,
reviewing his state of readiness. There is no doubt that he intends to make
best use of Berlin's flat course once again. It is clear he wants to
produce yet another performance of exceptional quality and thus qualify for
the Olympics.
The second fastest runner on the start list is also from Kenya: Amos
Kipruto has a PB of 2:03:13 and knows what it is like to duel with the man
regarded by many as the greatest marathoner of all time, finishing second
to Eliud Kipchoge with that personal best in Tokyo in 2022. For Germany's
record holder Amanal Petros, the target will be improving on his own best
of 2:06:27 by a significant margin.
It was Tigst Assefa who produced the biggest upset in last year's BMW
BERLIN-MARATHON. The Ethiopian improved her best by a staggering 18 minutes
and smashed the course record with 2:15:37. While the defending champion is
likely to start as favourite, she could also face a Kenyan challenge from
Sheila Chepkirui whose best is 2:17:29. Both athletes will also have their
sights on Olympic qualification in the marathon
Fastest Runners on the current start lists
MEN
Eliud Kipchoge KEN 2:01:09 not record eligible: 1:59:40,2
Amos Kipruto KEN 2:03:13
Jonathan Maiyo KEN 2:04:56
Eliud Kiptanui KEN 2:05:21
Ghirmay Ghebreslassie ERI 2:05:34
Ronald Korir KEN 2:05:37
Tadu Abate ETH 2:05:38
Philemon Kiplimo KEN 2:05:44
Enock Onchari KEN 2:05:47
Mark Korir KEN 2:05:49
Andualem Shiferaw ETH 2:05:52
Haftu Teklu ETH 2:05:53
Amanal Petros GER 2:06:27
Josphat Boit KEN 2:06:34
Tadesse Abraham SUI 2:06:38
WOMEN
Tigst Assefa ETH 2:15:37
Sheila Chepkirui KEN 2:17:29
Tigist Abayechew ETH 2:18:03
Workenesh Edesa ETH 2:18:51
Hiwot Gebrekidan ETH 2:19:10
Hitomi Niiya JPN 2:19:24
Zeineba Yimer ETH 2:19:28
Etagegn Woldu ETH 2:20:03
Gutemi Imana ETH 2:20:11
Delvine Meringor ROU 2:20:49
Helen Tola ETH 2:21:01
Dera Dida ETH 2:21:11
Fikrte Wereta ETH 2:22:50
Charlotte Purdue GBR 2:23:26
Senbere Teferi ETH 2:24:11
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