President Ruto hails Sawe, Wanjiru after Berlin Marathon win
President William Ruto on Sunday, September 21, congratulated Sebastian Sawe and Rosemary Wanjiru after the two athletes delivered a Kenyan double at the BMW Berlin Marathon...
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President William Ruto congratulated Sebastian Sawe and Rosemary Wanjiru for their victories in the BMW Berlin Marathon on Sunday, September 21, securing a Kenyan double. Sawe's win was a significant achievement following the death of world record holder Kelvin Kiptum.
- Sebastian Sawe ran the marathon in 2:02:16, earning over Sh9 million in prize money and bonuses.
- Rosemary Wanjiru became the first Kenyan woman in seven years to win the Berlin Marathon, finishing in 2:21:04.
- The Berlin course is renowned for being the fastest in the world, having set eight consecutive men's world records.
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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.
