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The 2024 Berlin Marathon: Three Interesting Data Insights (Plus More)

October 5, 2024October 5, 2024 by Brian Rock

Tigist Ketema running towards the finish line at the end of the Berlin Marathon

Last weekend was the 50th anniversary of the Berlin Marathon. To celebrate the occasion, over 54,000 runners ran the race. As I do after each World Marathon Major, I’ve collected the results and analyzed them to see if there are any interesting tidbits. I’ve published a detailed analysis in Runner’s Life, which you can find … Read more

The Berlin Marathon: An Exploration of 25 Years Worth of Data

October 6, 2024September 28, 2024 by Brian Rock

Featured Image by Claire — CC BY 2.0 This weekend, over 50,000 runners will hit the streets of Berlin to participate in the 50th Berlin Marathon. The race has grown a lot in those 50 years. It started as a small race with a couple hundred runners, and it is now one of the World Marathon Majors … Read more