Berlin Marathon 2024 Results Highlight Dominance of Ethiopian Runners
Historic Women's Race Highlights at the Berlin Marathon 2024
Tigist Ketema dominated the women’s race from the start, pulling away from the competition within minutes of the gun. She clocked an impressive time of 2:16:42, solidifying her status in marathon history. Following her were fellow Ethiopians Mestawot Fikir at 2:18:48 and Bosena Mulatie with 2:19:00.
Men's Race: A Thrilling Finale
The men’s race unfolded dramatically, with Milkesa Mengesha outpacing Kenya's Cybrian Kotut just before the finish line, resulting in a time of 2:03:17, while Kotut finished at 2:03:22. Mengesha's victory came as a surprise, as he improved his previous personal best significantly.
A Look at American Competitors
Although no U.S. elite runners participated, some familiar names emerged in the results. Kaylee Flanagan led American women with a finish time of 2:34:03, and Will Nation was the top American man, finishing with 2:13:11.
Nonbinary and Wheelchair Races Shine
Kassian Eaton topped the nonbinary category with a time of 2:30:28. In wheelchair races, Swiss athletes Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner won comfortably, showcasing their elite performance yet again.
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