Overview
- Kenya’s John Korir took the men’s title in 2:02:25, a time that places him eighth on the all-time list.
- Amanal Petros lowered the German record by 53 seconds from Samuel Fitwi’s mark and finished second overall.
- Petros executed a patient strategy, staying with chasers early before surging past rivals after roughly 25 kilometers.
- Two-time European steeplechase champion Gesa Krause ended her marathon debut around 30 km, with the reason not yet disclosed by officials.
- Hendrik Pfeiffer ran a personal best of 2:06:46 for 11th place and required attention after stomach issues at the finish.