The 39th Haspa Marathon Hamburg on Sunday will feature the strongest field in the event’s history. Among the notable runners are Kenyans Amos Kipruto and Kinde Atanaw, boasting impressive personal bests, and Brigid Kosgei, the fastest woman ever on the Hamburg start list. The lineup also includes Ethiopia’s Workenesh Edesa, who has run well under 2:20:00. This star-studded roster marks a significant milestone for the Haspa Marathon Hamburg, with Germany’s Richard Ringer and Norway’s Karoline Grovdal leading the European contingent.
A record-breaking 15,000 runners have registered for Germany’s largest spring marathon, with a total of 38,000 entries including parallel events. Chief Organizer Frank Thaleiser expressed delight at the event’s growth and the caliber of elite athletes participating, attributing it to the ongoing running boom.
Favorable weather conditions on race day could pave the way for exceptionally fast times, with the potential for course records to be shattered. The men’s field, led by Amos Kipruto and other top runners, aims to break the sub 2:04:00 barrier in Hamburg. Kipruto, with a personal best of 2:03:13, expressed readiness for a competitive race, prioritizing a personal best over a victory.
Richard Ringer, the European marathon champion, and Karoline Grovdal, a debutant with a stellar track record, are poised to make their mark on the Hamburg course. Ringer, aiming to improve his 2023 performance, highlighted the course’s speed potential and his aspiration to finish strong.
Brigid Kosgei, the former world record holder, recently joined the elite start list, bringing her impressive credentials to the competition. Despite challenges leading up to the race, Kosgei expressed readiness and determination to deliver a strong performance in Hamburg.
While breaking the women’s course record of 2:17:23 set by Yalemzerf Yehualaw may prove challenging, contenders like Workenesh Edesa and Sichala Kumeshi are poised to aim for sub 2:20:00 times. Edesa, with a PB of 2:18:51, eyes an improved performance in Hamburg, while Kumeshi targets victory after a successful run in the Houston Marathon.
Karoline Grovdal, a multiple European Champion, sets her sights on breaking the Norwegian record, a mark held by the legendary Ingrid Kristiansen. Grovdal’s potential to make an immediate impact in her marathon debut adds excitement to the women’s competition.
As anticipation builds for the Haspa Marathon Hamburg, elite runners like Kipruto, Kosgei, and Grovdal are gearing up for a highly competitive and potentially record-breaking event. With a mix of seasoned champions and rising stars, the race promises thrilling performances and fierce competition on the streets of Hamburg.
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