Berlin Marathon 2024

Ethiopia Takes the Crown at Berlin Marathon: You Won't Believe the Winning Times!

Milkesa Mengesha and Tigist Ketema thundered to victory in the 2024 Berlin Marathon, proving that Ethiopia owns the streets of Berlin! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️💨

The 2024 BMW Berlin Marathon marked a monumental celebration, as it was not just any race, but the 50th anniversary of this iconic athletic event. Ethiopia's Milkesa Mengesha showcased his prowess by seizing victory in the men's elite race with an astonishing time of 2:03:17. His performance was nothing short of remarkable, as he maintained a blistering pace throughout, leaving competitors in his dust. Meanwhile, Tigist Ketema put on a stunning solo spectacle in the women's race, finishing strong at 2:16:42.

This year’s marathon was particularly significant as it was the first time since 2014 that the renowned marathon was held without the legendary presence of Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge or Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele. Despite their absence, a record-breaking 58,212 runners from 161 nations flocked to the streets of Berlin to partake in this historic event, proving that enthusiasm for the marathon remains as fervent as ever.

The course this year was fierce, and the conditions were seemingly perfect, making it ripe for record-breaking performances. Ketema's solo run was particularly breathtaking as she cruised through the final stretches of the race, showcasing grit and determination to secure her victory, while Mengesha's adept pacing strategy allowed him to pull ahead of the pack just when it counted the most. The atmosphere was electric with spectators cheering loudly, bringing an undeniable sense of community and excitement to the event.

As the dust settles on the 2024 Berlin Marathon, the Ethiopian athletes' triumph reaffirms their dominance in long-distance running, leaving fans eagerly anticipating how future marathons will unfold. Did you know that Berlin has been the birthplace of several world records? The city is renowned for its fast course, with previous champions like Haile Gebrselassie setting astonishing times that still stand today. As we look forward to the next marathon season, Mengesha and Ketema's stellar performances will surely go down in history, inspiring generations of runners to lace up their shoes and chase their dreams!