Nolan Beddiaf and Laura Files win the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON
The inline skaters also celebrated their season opener at the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON. More than 1,000 inline skaters started shortly before the runners and enjoyed perfect conditions. Nolan Beddiaf and Laura Files won ahead of their competitors in the professional category.
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The men's race was characterised by many breakaway attempts right from the start line. Above all, Felix Rijhnen (Powerslide) from Darmstadt looked for every gap to leave the field behind him. Eventually, a group of four formed with Nolan Beddiaf (FRA/TAX RACING), Felix Rijhnen, Alexander Bastidas (VEN/Team Roller A4) and Livio Wenger (CH/Arena Geisingen CCN Team). "At the halfway point, it became clear that Felix and I had a bit more power, so from then on we rode in pairs," said Bediaf, summarising the course. In the final sprint to the finish, the Frenchman was just ahead of Rijhnen (both 30:13 min.). "The final sprint was ten metres too long for me today, but I'm still very happy with my season opener and I'm very confident going into the next races," said Rijhnen. Third place went to Alexander Bastidas (31:24 min./Team Roller A4) from Venezuela, who has lived in Berlin since 2016. "For me as a South American, the winter in Berlin is always very tough, so today's conditions were perfect," said Bastidas, who first competed in the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON in 2009.
Laura Files successful at her first start in Berlin
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In contrast to Bastidas, it was the first participation for both Laura Files (Team Bayern) and Leni Sommer (Skate Club Allgäu). "I'm very happy to finish right at the front at my first start in Berlin," said winner Laura Files (38:57 min.). Debutant Leni Sommer came out on top in the women's mass arrival by a wafer-thin margin ahead of experienced skater and speed skater Claudia Pechstein (SCC Skating) (both 38:58 min.)
The GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON was also the opening race of the GERMAN INLINE CUP. In addition to the professionals, there is also a separate fitness classification: the first-placed runners were Kevin Massa (ITA) ahead of Adrian Gumanita (ROU) and Eduardo Chittofrati (ITA) - Melanie Bayrhof (GER) won the women's race ahead of Sophie Kämpfer (GER) and Anna Zanetti (ITA).
GENERALI
Generali Germany has been our partner since 2018. The insurance group is part of the international Generali Group and thus also part of a company that is over 190 years old, its history and its heritage. In 2017, the company launched a new sponsorship strategy - “Generali moves Germany”.
The initiative aims to motivate people to lead active health and environmentally conscious lives. Taking part, not watching, is crucial here. In recent years, Generali has thus become one of the largest and most important sponsors in German running. Running promotes physical and mental health and thus has a preventive effect against numerous common diseases. Moreover, hardly any other sport can be practiced in such a resource-saving and environmentally friendly way. Together with the event organizers, Generali develops programs that make major events demonstrably sustainable: in the areas of environmental and climate protection and social commitment.
About 9 million customers are insured with the companies of Generali Germany, which include the brands Generali, CosmosDirekt and Dialog in the life, health and property/casualty segments. Generali's objective is to be a lifetime partner for its customers, offering innovative, individual solutions and services thanks to an excellent sales network in exclusive and direct sales as well as in the broker channel. Generali Germany is part of the "Germany, Austria and Switzerland" (DACH) business unit, which was newly created in 2022.
adidas
Everything at adidas reflects the spirit of our founder, Adi Dassler. Improving the athlete’s performance was his goal; today, his legacy continues with the consumer at the heart of everything the adidas brand does.
The number of runners in Germany is constantly increasing. No matter where they come from, they all have the same goal: Improve. Better runners, better athletes and in the end a better version of themselves.
adidas Running has something for everyone – we want help each person achieve their individual goals. What counts is personal development, which goes far beyond the personal best.
ERDINGER Alkoholfrei
ERDINGER Alkoholfrei refreshes all finishers behind the finish line. ERDINGER Alkoholfrei is the ideal beverage after sports: isotonic, rich in vitamins, and low in calories. And ERDINGER Alkoholfrei has only 125 kcl per 0.5-liter bottle! Because a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important!
YoPRO
YoPRO is the new high-protein brand from Danone that supports consumers in achieving their individual fitness and exercise goals. With a diverse range of high protein dairy products free from added sugar and fat, and containing 15 to 23 grams of protein per serving, YoPRO offers the ideal solution for an active and healthy lifestyle. Enriched with magnesium and vitamin B9, YoPRO helps the body build muscle and reduce fatigue.*
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Höffner
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More than furniture
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MAURTEN
Developed for endurance athletes, Maurten fuels the fastest to world records and gold medals. With a sports fuel range including Gels and Drink Mixes made from patented Hydrogel Technology and Solid energy bars, athletes can easily consume the carbohydrates needed to sustain performance in training and racing.
Hydrogel Technology encapsulates the carbohydrates — the currency of fueling — in a hydrogel and carries them through the stomach to be absorbed — making fueling for sports easier. Maurten is the official Hydrogel Sports Fuel Partner of the GENERALI BERLIN HALF MARATHON — fueling runners on race day with Gel 100 and Drink Mix 160 on-course.
Titanic Hotels
TITANIC Hotels Group is an established and reputable hotel chain based in Istanbul, operating luxury hotels in various cities in Turkey and Germany, founded in 1997. The Group is known for special quality of service, its unique accommodations often with historic architecture, its attention to detail and its first-class culinary offerings. The company is committed to sustainability and environmental protection and is involved in social projects. The group has received numerous awards in recent years.