Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon
World record holder Sebastian Sawe has withdrawn from the upcoming Berlin Marathon due to an undisclosed injury. The Kenyan athlete, who recently broke the two-hour barrier, will miss the chance to defend his title on the fast Berlin course.
Why it matters
Sawe's absence removes a major draw from one of the world's most prestigious marathons and shifts the focus to other competitors like Yomif Kejelcha.
An undisclosed injury has forced Sebastian Sawe to withdraw from this month’s Berlin Marathon, he confirmed.
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