Analysis of Finish and Split Data from the Berlin Marathon

Feature Photo Courtesy Berlin Marathon / (c) SCC Events, Sebastian Wells Earlier this month, an article was published in the research journal Scientific Reports which examined differences in pacing patterns between men and women at the Berlin Marathon. The main conclusion was that “male runners [were] approximately twice as likely overall […] to experience catastrophic … Read more

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

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