Berlin Marathon Live
Men’s Race: 20K to 30K
Posted September 30th, 2007 at 4:35 AM by Jimmie R. Markham
Section: News & Results, Marathons, Special Features, Live Race Coverage
The 25Km mark was passed in 1:14:05. Gebrselassie was headed for a 2:05:02 pace. They had slipped just a bit off the pace over the past 5Km.
The trail pack passed 25Km in 1:15:23, 1:17 back. They were still on track for a 2:07:14 marathon.
By 26.5 Km, the pacemakers were down to two. By now the weather was as follows:
55°F
Clear
Wind: S at 10 mph
Humidity: 82%
At 1:21:00, the lead pack ran through a huge crowd of noisy spectators. Drum corps were keeping a samba beat for the runners’ pleasure while cheerleaders shook pom-pons. It was a party atmosphere in Berlin. Gebrselassie was wearing his “dry” racing shoes, with a rubber composite similar to Formula 1 racing tires. He had brought two pair of shoes and had been hoping he wouldn’t have to wear the “wet” pair. He got his wish today.
Gebrselassie and his two pacemakers went through 30Km in 1:28:58. He was on pace for a 2:05:08 marathon. He had some work to do over the last 12Km if he was going to break the world record.
The trail pack passed 30Km in 1:30:00. They had closed slightly on Gebrselassie and were on track for a 2:06:35.
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