Kenyan Athletes Triumph at Berlin Marathon and World Championships in Tokyo - September 2025

Kenyan athletes Sabastian Sawe and Rosemary Wanjiru achieved victories at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, September 21, 2025, securing a Kenyan double. President William Ruto congratulated the duo for their wins in the German capital. At the world championships in Tokyo, Kenya's Lilian Odira unexpectedly won the women's 800 metres title, setting a new championship record. Odira overhauled Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson in the final. Prior to the race, Odira, alongside defending champion Mary Moraa and Sarah Moraa, were set to compete in the 800m final for Kenya.