Eight weeks before the Frankfurt Marathon elite field takes on very specific forms. And will the state of affairs on the 25th October 10, the clock so far the strongest elite field in the 28-year history of the oldest German city marathon gather before the trade fair tower. On the fast course in the German financial capital, there is known to Topduell between the course record holder Robert K. Cheruiyot (2:07:21 h/2008) and his Kenyan compatriot Wilfred Kigen, the London-winner of the years 2005 to 2007.
In addition, the Austrian Guenther Weidlinger the 23-year-old national record of Gerhard Hartmann (wants to break 2:12:22 h). "Just before the World Cup in Berlin, we have undertaken five other Kenyans who have the potential to run into the area by Robert K. Cheruiyot and Wilfred Kigen," said Sporting Director Christoph Kopp.
Thus Gilbert Kirwa makes its debut in Frankfurt, the 23-year-old on 19 April the Vienna Marathon in less than optimum conditions obtained in a personal best time of 2:08:21 hours. Even faster is the "Record House" by Jason Mbote, came the 32-year-old last year at the Seoul Marathon in second after 2:07:37 hours. Jason Mbote has had good experiences in Frankfurt four years ago, he finished second place behind Wilfred Kigen.
Even best time at the Frankfurt asphalt Stephen Kiogora ran last year, when third with 2:08:24 hours. Another highlight in the career of the 32-year-old is his second place finish in New York (2006) have been. The second in last year's Frankfurt) Wilson Kigen (2:08:16 h, has once again given his commitment to start. Thus, the top three winners from 2008 - Robert K. Cheruiyot, Wilson Kigen and Stephen Kiogora - on 25 October 2009 at the start again.
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