1997 Berlin Marathon

24th Berlin Marathon
VenueBerlin, Germany
Dates28 September 1997 (1997-09-28)
Champions
MenElijah Lagat (2:07:41)
WomenCatherina McKiernan (2:23:44)

The 1997 Berlin Marathon was the 24th running of the annual marathon race held in Berlin, Germany, held on 28 September 1997. Kenya's Elijah Lagat won the men's race in 2:07:41 hours, while the women's race was won by Ireland's Catherina McKiernan in 2:23:44.

Results

Men

Position Athlete Nationality Time
1 Elijah Lagat Kenya 2:07:41
2 Eric Kimaiyo Kenya 2:07:43
3 Sammy Lelei Kenya 2:08:00
4 Jackson Kipngok Kenya 2:08:36
5 Ronaldo da Costa Brazil 2:09:07
6 Jackson Kabiga Kenya 2:09:15
7 Andries Khulu South Africa 2:09:36
8 Abdessalam Serrokh Morocco 2:09:46
9 André Luiz Ramos Brazil 2:09:50
10 Andrea Sambu Tanzania 2:10:17

Women

Position Athlete Nationality Time
1 Catherina McKiernan Ireland 2:23:44
2 Madina Biktagirova Russia 2:24:48
3 Marleen Renders Belgium 2:26:18
4 Kayoko Obata Japan 2:27:27
5 Renata Kokowska Poland 2:29:38
6 Mayumi Ichikawa Japan 2:30:26
7 Simona Staicu Romania 2:31:12
8 Viviane de Oliveira Brazil 2:31:39
9 Kaori Yamauchi Japan 2:37:39
10 Anna Rybicka Poland 2:39:48

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