1The New Record
Media Platforms Design Team Dennis Kimetto of Kenya became the first person to break 2:03 in the marathon and took 26 seconds off the previous world record, set by Wilson Kipsang at Berlin last year. "I'm so happy to break the record," Kimetto said. "I knew coming here I could do it. ... There will be a big celebration back home after this."
2Breaking the Tape
Media Platforms Design Team Kimetto now owns the course record at three of the six World Marathon Majors races -- Chicago, Tokyo and Berlin.
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31-2, Again
Media Platforms Design Team Kimetto and Emmanuel Mutai, who finished No. 1 and 2 at Chicago last year, were first and second again at Berlin.
4Nearing the End
Media Platforms Design Team Kimetto running alone near the 25-mile mark. Afterward, he was already looking ahead. "I can break this record again," he said.
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5The Pacers
Media Platforms Design Team What You Need to Know About the Sydney Marathon.
6Leaders of the Pack
Media Platforms Design Team Women's winner Tirfi Tsegaye of Ethiopia is flanked by countrywoman Feyse Tadese, who was second, and American Shalane Flanagan, who finished third.
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7Winning Form
Media Platforms Design Team Tsegaye won in 2:20:18, but said it wasn't easy. "The race was very tough from the beginning," she said. "Every kilometer was fast. I thought I could run under 2:20 up until 39K, but the last part was difficult. I was really tired."
8Flanagan in Pursuit
Media Platforms Design Team Flanagan, who was aiming for an American record, said she gave it everything she had. "We went big," Flanagan said. "I don't race conservatively. We'd come to test our limits and we found out today where it was."
9The Start
Media Platforms Design Team Balloons drop at the start of the 41st Berlin Marathon.
10Stream of Runners
Media Platforms Design Team Runners make for a colorful blur as they make their way along the course.
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11Flying High
Media Platforms Design Team Runners pass the Sieges Saeule (Victory Column) as they compete in the marathon.
12At the Gate
Media Platforms Design Team Results: 2024 NCAA DI Cross-Country Championships
Results: 2024 NCAA DI Cross-Country Championships
Results: 2024 NCAA DI Cross-Country Championships