Berlin Marathon 2024 - Ethiopian Mengesha Claims Victory
Berlin Marathon 2024 Highlights
The Berlin Marathon 2024 showcased a stunning victory by Ethiopian Mengesha, who claimed the title in the prestigious 50th marathonevent. Following a nail-biting finish, Cybrian Kotut from Kenya secured second place, trailing Mengesha by a mere five seconds. Haymanot Alew from Ethiopia rounded out the top three, finishing 14 seconds behind the winner.
Race Conditions and Records
This year’s race conditions were impeccable, featuring cool temperatures and clear blue skies that contributed to outstanding performances. Despite the absence of some big names following the Paris Olympics, a record participation of 58,212 runners from 161 nations made the event remarkable.
- Record Participant Count: 58,212
- Weather: Optimal running conditions
- Winning Time: Not jeopardizing Kipchoge's two-year-old record
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