Rotterdam Marathon is one of the most important sports in Rotterdam. The city has further gained international stature in this sporting field because of the flat and fast marathon course.
Rotterdam Marathon is an annual event that has been organized in the city since 1981. One of the biggest events in the country, it attracts tourists from all over the world. Ranked as one of the top 10 world marathons by the Runner's world magazine, the Rotterdam Marathon has renowned athletes as its participants.
Rotterdam Marathon down the years
The Rotterdam Marathon was first organized by the Rotterdam Marathon Foundation. There were 200 participants in the event. The winner was John Graham who made a record time of 2:09:28. and elevated the event to an international stature. Since then, the Rotterdam Marathon is considered to be the most celebrated one-day events of Netherlands. The marathon takes place annually in the Coolsingel region of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam Marathon winners
Men and women are equally enthusiastic about the game. Some of the men and women winners of Rotterdam Marathon in the past few years include:
- John Graham
- Belayneh Densamo
- Robert de Castella
- Gidamis Shahanga
- Carlos Lopes
- Rodolfo Gómez
- Vincent Rousseau
- Carla Beurskens
- Salvador García
- Dionicio Cerón
- Martín Fiz
- Domingos Castro
- Japhet Kosgei
- Felix Limo
- Josephat Kiprono
- Simon Biwott
- William Kiplagat
- Jimmy Muindi
- Sammy Korir
- Joshua Chelanga
- Hiromi Taniguchi
- Marja Wokke
- Mathilde Heuing
- Rosa Mota
- Abebe Mekonnen
- Wilma Rusman
- Ellinor Ljungros
Held in the month of April every year, the Rotterdam marathon is one of the most awaited events in Netherlands.
