I received this today from Andy Milroy.
From Spanish statistician Miguel Calvo – an in-depth analysis of Dennis Kimetto’s 2:02:57 marathon
World Marathon Record Analysis
Best,
Andy
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Pete, thanks for sharing this fascinating discussion!
Is there information about the measurement of the Berlin marathon? Who measured, was it a team or individual, etc? I would suppose they were pretty careful about the placement of (n x 5 km) points. Do they mark each kilometer, I wonder?
I guess the formula for setting a record is pretty straightforward: start fast and keep getting faster!
Is there information about the measurement of the Berlin marathon? Who measured, was it a team or individual, etc? I would suppose they were pretty careful about the placement of (n x 5 km) points. Do they mark each kilometer, I wonder?
I guess the formula for setting a record is pretty straightforward: start fast and keep getting faster!
Dear Bob,
I validated Berlin in 1990, and I am sure the course has changed.
However, I have met and worked with the Germans, and I have no doubts of their measurement ability.
In my view, the course is accurate.
In 1990 every kilometer was marked. I suspect this has not changed. They do it right.
I validated Berlin in 1990, and I am sure the course has changed.
However, I have met and worked with the Germans, and I have no doubts of their measurement ability.
In my view, the course is accurate.
In 1990 every kilometer was marked. I suspect this has not changed. They do it right.