Dennis Kimetto

Dennis Kimetto World Record Berlin 25k

Dennis Kimetto stormed to a world record at the BIG 25 Berlin: Kenya’s 28 year-old newcomer crossed the finish line of the traditional 25 k race in 1:11:18. Caroline Chepkwony (Kenya) was the women’s winner, clocking a world-class time as well with 1:22:56. Adding all running events of the day there were a total of 10,478 athletes competing in Germany’s oldest city road race. In the history of the event, which started back in 1981 and always had the finish inside the Berlin Olympic Stadium, this was already the seventh world record. [Read more…]

Kimetto goes for 25 k

Berlin 25k Run

At his third international race Kenya’s newcomer Dennis Kimetto has finally been entered with his correct name. Called ,Denis Koech’ before, he had won the Ras Al Khaimah and Berlin half marathon races in February and early April. On Sunday Dennis Kimetto will now run the BIG 25 Berlin. Organisers of BERLIN RUNS expect up to 10,000 athletes competing in various running events. The BIG 25 Berlin is Germany’s oldest major city road race. The event once initiated by the French allied forces in West Berlin will see its 32nd edition. Starting in front of the Olympic Stadium the spectacular finish is right on the blue track inside the arena. [Read more…]