Marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon due to injury
Renowned Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe announced that he cannot participate in the Berlin Marathon due to an injury and has been forced to postpone his return race.
Marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe announced that he has withdrawn from the Berlin Marathon due to an injury, stating that he has abandoned the race planned for his return to the tracks.
Decision to Withdraw from Berlin
Sabastian Sawe, who holds the marathon world record, announced that he will not be able to participate in the upcoming Berlin Marathon due to an injury. Through the organizers, the athlete stated that he made this decision with sadness.
Future Plans and Goals
The 31-year-old athlete, who aimed to achieve a special time on the fast course in Berlin, expressed that he was looking forward to crossing the finish line at the Brandenburg Gate. He did not include details of his injury in his statement.
Previous Success and Emphasis on Clean Sport
Sabastian Sawe, who became the first athlete to break the two-hour barrier by completing the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds in April, emphasized that he achieved this success through a strict doping test regime.
Berlin Marathon in September
The women's category of the Berlin Marathon, to be run on September 27, will also feature Ethiopian Tigst Assefa, who broke the world record on the same course in 2023.