Stockholm Marathon is one of the most-participated events of Stockholm. Each year this event takes place in the city of Stockholm. This event was introduced in the year 1979. Usually, around 18,000 runners from across the globe participate in this sport event of Stockholm.
According to the Ultimate Guide to International Marathons, Stockholm is the world's Number 1 marathon destinations. A popular Stockholm event, Stockholm Marathon has gained immense popularity over the years.
Participation in Stockholm Marathon
Men as well as women can participate in the Stockholm Marathon. The age categories are 60 to 64 years, 55 to 59 years, 50 to 54 years, 45 to 49 years, and 40 to 44 years. People who are more than 65 years old can also participate in this event. Generally, the marathon race is organized on a particular Saturday afternoon, in the month of June. In the year of 2008, Stockholm Marathon will be held on 31st May which will start at 2 pm, from the Stockholm Olympic Stadium.
In 1979 only 2,000 runners participated in this event, but with the course of time the number of participants increased and presently, it is considered to be one of the most-popular games in Sweden.
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In the early part of 1980s, 2 world-known boxers participated in the Stockholm Marathon. They were Ingemar Johansson and Floyd Patterson.
Around 20 percent runners of Stockholm Marathon are women. In the year 2006, roughly 3,803 women participated in this game. Usually, when this race takes place, Stockholm's average temperature remains around 18 degree Celsius.
Winners of Stockholm Marathon
Some of the women winners of the Stockholm Marathon are Ingrid Kristiansen (Norway), Ria van Landeghem (Belgium), Evy Palm (Sweden), Esther Kiplagat (Kenya), Irina Sklarenko (Ukraine) and Heide Brenner (West Germany).
Some of the male athletes who acquired top positions in this marathon race are Jeff Wells (United States), Jukka Toivola (Finland), Hugh Jones (United Kingdom), Agapius Masong (Tanzania), Ake Eriksson (Sweden), Daniel Mbuli (South Africa), Benson Masya (Kenya), Tesfaye Bekele (Ethiopia), Philip Bandawe (Zimbabwe) and My Tahar Echchadli (Morocco).
The Stockholm Marathon of Sweden is a popular sporting event of the city that draws several participants and spectators from all over the world.
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