'Bottle Claus': Kipchoge's 'Hero' Helping Runners Chase Berlin Marathon Glory

'Bottle Claus': Kipchoge's 'hero' helping runners chase Berlin marathon glory

"He asked me to come to the hotel and he gave me his starting number," the 60-year-old Schulke, better known as 'Bottle Claus', told AFP in Berlin. "It said 'Dear Claus, without you I would have never broken this record'. "I was extremely proud. It's absolutely incredible. I still have it on my desk." Schulke helped Kipchoge to four victories in Berlin from 2017 to 2023, including setting the world mark in 2018 and 2022. Kipchoge reserved spec…

Kipchoge’s record under threat in 52nd BMW Berlin Marathon on 27 September

52nd BMW BERLIN-MARATHON ON SUNDAY: Kipchoge’s course record under threat in Berlin An open and tight men’s race is expected at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday. After the withdrawal of injured world record holder Sebastian Sawe, who will be in Berlin as a guest of honor, at least half a dozen of the athletes look […]

Kipchoge's course record under threat in Berlin

Inspiring the culture of the sport of athletics with well prepared and thought-provoking content, that is written, podcast, video and images. An open and tight men’s race is expected at the BMW Berlin Marathon on Sunday. After the withdrawal of injured world record holder Sabastian Sawe, who will be in Berlin as a guest of honour, at least half a dozen athletes look capable of winning Germany’s most spectacular road race. Without Sawe, there wil…