2013 Berlin Marathon

The 2013 Berlin Marathon was the 40th edition of the Berlin Marathon, held in Berlin, Germany. It took place on Sunday, 29 September. The race was sponsored by BMW, being officially titled the BMW Berlin Marathon.[1]

40th Berlin Marathon
2013 Berlin Marathon logo
VenueBerlin, Germany
Dates29 September
Champions
MenWilson Kipsang (2:03:23 WR)
WomenFlorence Kiplagat (2:21:13)

The men's race was won by Wilson Kipsang of Kenya in a world record time of 2:03:23.[2]

The women's race was won by Florence Kiplagat of Kenya in a time of 2:21:13.[3]

The 20th-place finisher in the men's race, Miguel Ángel Gamonal, tested positive for Clenbuterol and was disqualified and banned for two years.[4]

Results

Men
Wilson Kipsang
Position Athlete Nationality Time
Wilson Kipsang Kenya2:03:23 WR
Eliud Kipchoge Kenya2:04:05
Geoffrey Kipsang Kenya2:06:26
4Stephen Kwelio Chemlany Kenya2:07:44
5Maswai Kiptanui Kenya2:08:52
6Marílson Gomes dos Santos Brazil2:09:24
7Suehiro Ishikawa Japan2:10:24
8Koji Kobayashi Japan2:11:31
9Rui Silva Portugal2:12:16
10Sisay Jisa Ethiopia2:12:17

Women
Position Athlete Nationality Time
Florence Kiplagat Kenya2:21:13
Sharon Cherop Kenya2:22:28
Irina Mikitenko Germany2:24:54
4Helah Kiprop Kenya2:28:02
5Desiree Davila United States2:29:15
6Vianey de la Rosa Mexico2:32:35
7Eri Hayakawa Japan2:32:35
8Nina Stöcker Germany2:37:46
9Lizzi Lee Ireland2:38:09
10Maria Yolanda Gutierrez Spain2:38:18

References
  1. 40th Berlin Marathon
  2. "Berlin marathon: Wilson Kipsang sets new world record". BBC. 2013-09-29. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  3. Longman, Jeré (29 September 2013). "Kenyan Wilson Kipsang Sets World Record at Berlin Marathon". New York Times. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  4. Doping sanctions - News 151 . IAAF (2014-05-27). Retrieved on 2014-06-27.
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