In excess of 45,000 sprinters from 157 nations crossed the beginning line for the 2022 Berlin Long distance race on Sunday morning.

However, most eyes were on Eliud Kipchoge, the top sprinter in the men's race.

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Also, to American record holder Keira D'Amato in the ladies' race

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Both came to the occasion with history on their brains.

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All outcomes from the 2022 Berlin Long distance race.

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Complete with people's bosses, verifiable tales, clever perceptions and then some.

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Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya won the 2022 Berlin Long distance race on 25 September in 2:01:09.

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