Thousands of runners start the 30th Berlin marathon in front of the Brandenburg Gate
In a thrilling finish Paul Tergat outsprints pacemaker and fellow Kenyan Sammy Korir to win in a world best time
Tergat's time of two hours four minutes 55 seconds beats Khalid Khannouchi's previous mark by 43 seconds
Yasuko Hashimoto makes it four wins in a row for Japanese runners in the women's race when she crosses the line in 2:26:32
France's Joel Jeannot celebrates as he crosses the finishing line as the winner of the men's wheelchair race
Hashimoto is delighted with her win in Berlin after running a personal best in just her third marathon
Tergat is thrilled to finally earn his first marathon win in six starts and set the third world record of his impressive career
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