Makau Sets New Marathon Record in Berlin

Patrick Macau of Kenya ran the Berlin Marathon with a time of 2:03:38 to set a new world record for a marathon. Macau improved the world record by 21 seconds set by Haile Gebreselasse in 2008. Makau led the entire 42.195 km and pulled away from the pack at KM 27.

Makau of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the 38th Berlin Marathon in Berlin

Gebreselassie tried to catch up but stopped at the course. He ran again after resting for less than a minute but eventually stopped again after eight kilometers for the second and last time. Gebreselassie also dropped out of the New York Marathon last November.

In the women’s category, Florence Kiplagat placed first with a time of 2:19:44. Two-time Berlin Marathon champ Irina Mikitenko placed second (2:22:18) and world record holder Paula Radcliff placed third (2:23:46).

 Photo | Reuters UK

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