Official 2017 BMW Berlin Marathon Thread

Jonathan Gault wrote:

Kipsang has dropped out at 30k!

Was he a secret rabbit???

Wonder if there was a financial incentive for Kipsang to get to 30k. Stopped immediately after.

'the machine' is still clicking away on WR pace.

He has been here mentally before ( in the sub 2 attempt).

I don't think anyone has said this yet, but kipsang just dropped out

kipkio wrote:

kipsang is actually the pacemaker

Something is not right dude...Kipsang does not appear to be in pain or anything. He just stopped with the pacemaker and wasn't breathing hard at all.

WTF?

Kipsang doesn't even look injured, just out of shape? Anyway where's KB?

Michi G wrote:

Adola looks like he might go another 3km with Kipchoge.

It was bizarre that Kipsang grabbed his water bottle, took a sip and then dropped.

he doesn't even look tired! why???

also Adola, wow.

Ethiopia vs. Kenya, Adidas vs. Nike, Split Shorts vs. Half Tights.

If true he's still on 2:04 flat pace

The last pacer is Kitwara.

Bekele 1:00 back now at 30km, crazy we lost two of the three so quickly. Kipchoge is looking pretty otherworldly. And hell of a run from Adola so far.

Alex Milne GBR still on pace for 2:06, Yuta Shitara on pace for 2:07 now. I'd say he's getting uncomfortable.

Think KB will join Kipsang on the sidelines of the 30k?

Gotta hand it to Adola for hanging with Kipchoge. Be amazing if Adola is still around in 15 min.

Gathernomoss wrote:

Kipsang doesn't even look injured, just out of shape? Anyway where's KB?

Kipsang out of shape?...no way, no how. He was looking really good.

Clearly a dodgy chip

Adola looks like a wide receiver. Love the ecru kit.

Kipsang throwing up. Fluid intake problems, obviously.

Serious question. Why don't these marathon record attempts bring in more rabbits (perhaps 6 or 7 instead of 3)?