Dresden, Germany -โ April 21, 2024 – A record-breaking field of over 10,000 runners participated in teh 24th Dresden Marathon today, navigating a revised course necessitated by the ongoing impact of the 2023 Carolabrรผcke collapse. The event showcasedโฃ both elite athleticism and community spirit, drawing โขparticipants fromโค around the globe.
The marathon’s route โwas altered at short notice due to the damaged Carolabrรผcke,a important landmark and former crossing point for the race.Despite the logistical challenges, the event โproceeded smoothly, celebrating endurance and determination. โThis year’s marathon marks a significant moment for the city, demonstrating resilience and a continued commitment to sporting events.
In the men’s race, Julis Kiprono Tarus of Kenya secured victory with a time of 2:14:44 hours. Caroline Jeruto chesir, also from Kenya, triumphed in the women’s race,โ finishing in 2:35:08 hours. local athlete Emely Josephine Gรผnther of Dresden achieved a commendable second-place finish with aโค time of 2:55:01 hours.
The current โคcourse records โขremain โunbroken: Ezekiel Koech (Kenya) holdsโฃ the men’s record โat 2:10:00 hours, set in 2019, whileโ Teclah Chebet (Kenya)โฃ set the women’s record in 2022 with โคa time of 2:30:30 hours.
The marathon weekend includes a celebratory party for up to 500 attendees behind the Heinz Steyer Stadium on Friday evening, requiring admission tickets. While the traditional noodle party will not take โplace this year, a marathon fair at the BallsportARENA, adjacent โto the stadium, will beโ open from Friday to Sunday,โ featuring exhibits on endurance sports, health, fitness, nutrition, and travel.
“Anyone who finishes a marathon โคcan say: There are no things I can’tโ do,” stated Armin Schuster,Saxony’s Minister for the Interiorโ and Sport.
Full results forโ all five categories are available at https://baer-service.de/ergebnisse/DDM/2024/min. A review of the 2024 event can be found โat โค https://www.mdr.de/nachrichten/sachsen/dresden/dresden-radebeul/marathon-teilnehmer-rekord-laufstrecke-carolabruecke-100.html.