While he targets the course record of 58:42 there is a German favorite in the women’s race: Ethiopian born Melat Kejeta, who won the silver medal at the World Half Marathon Championships in 2020, could produce a rare home victory and might go for her own German record of 65:18
“Sport has helped me to take on the challenge with this war. Being an inspiration for my country helped me to focus at the World Indoor Championships in Belgrade and win the gold medal.”
After gaining so much from the mentors who supported him to reach his respected status in the sport, Ian has taken on the role of a mentor to the next generation of coaches, with several of his senior athletes currently in the process of learning the trade.
Chebet’s compatriot Edinah Jebitok – winner in Seville, Venta de Banos and Hannut – shared second place in the standings with Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw, who achieved victories in Amorebieta, Soria and Alcobendas.
The running route was attractive with the boulevard "Unter den Linden", passing through the Brandenburg Gate, the Victory Column to the turnaround at Charlottenburg Palace, back along Kurfürstendamm, past the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church to "Checkpoint Charlie" and the finish line, initially in Al...
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