What a run by Bekele who just missed the world record by 2 seconds. American Sara Hall ran 2:22:16 to become the 6th fastest American of all-time.
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LRC The GOAT is Back: Kenenisa Bekele Runs Stunning 2:01:41 at BMW Berlin Marathon
What a run by Bekele who just missed the world record by 2 seconds. American Sara Hall ran 2:22:16 to become the 6th fastest American of all-time.
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The 2:18:11 woman will face former Olympic 5000m champ Meseret Defar (2:23:33 PB) and Olympic bronze medalist Mare Dibaba (2:19:52).
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Bekele is the fastest in a field that includes six men in the 2:06 range or faster with the next fastest being Tokyo champ Leul Gebrselassie (2:04:02). Race director Mark Milde said they wouldn't be attacking Eliud Kipchoge's WR, but that he still expects a group running around 2:03 (61:30 is the planned halfway pace).
*MB:Â 2019 Berlin Marathon Pacing - 61:30 pace requested by Kenenisa Bekele!
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Mare Dibaba (2:19:52) was also announced.