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Denis Koech upsets World Champion Wilson Kiprop
2012-04-02
The Vattenfall BERLIN HALF MARATHON has confirmed ist position as one of the world’s leading races at the distance. It was Kenya’s Denis Koech, who upset his fellow countryman and reigning World Champion Wilson Kiprop, beating him by just one second with a world-class time of 59:14 minutes. With his first sub one hour time Koech placed himself among the 20 fastest half marathon runners ever. The women’s race also produced a thrilling sprint finish. Philes Ongori (Kenya) beat her fellow Kenyan Helah Kiprop by one second, winning in 68:25. A record number of 29,246 runners had entered the 32nd edition of the Vattenfall BERLIN HALF MARATHON.
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Berlin to host 5150 Triathlon and Ironman 70.3
2012-02-09
A 5150 Triathlon will be held on July 1, 2012 and this will be followed by an Ironman 70.3 next year. Endurance has been at the core of SCC EVENTS’ - one of the largest organizers of running events in the world for some time. Now they are ready to take the next step as the Berlinbased company and the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) are teaming up to introduce the 5150 Triathlon to the German capital on July 1, 2012. The 5150 series is an international distance triathlon consisting of: 1,5K swim, 40K bike and 10K run.
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The Vattenfall BERLIN HALF MARATHON is sold out
2012-01-16
The Vattenfall BERLIN HALF MARATHON on April 1st, 2012 is sold out. Since January 15th all 27.500 spots are sold and the registration is closed.
In 2011 the Vattenfall BERLIN HALF MARATHON had sold it´s 25,500 spots in the beginning of March.
Despite the sell-out – tickets for the Inline Half Marathon are still available!
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Only 1,000 entries left at the Vattenfall BERLIN HALF MARATHON 2012
2012-01-09
Only 1,000 entries are left at the Vattenfall BERLIN HALF MARATHON on April 1st, 2012. The participation limit is set at 27,500 this year. In 2011 the Vattenfall BERLIN HALF MARATHON had sold it´s 25,500 spots in the beginning of March.
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Berlin Marathon World Record ratified by IAAF
2011-12-21
The international athletics federation IAAF has now ratified the world record mark of 2:03:38 hrs by Kenyan Patrick Makau at the BMW BERLIN MARATHON on September 25th, 2011. Also ratified was Makau´s world record for 30 km as a split time of the same marathon.
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