Sawe Withdraws from Berlin Marathon Due to Injury

Sebastian Sawe, the Kenyan long‑distance runner who posted a sub‑2:05 personal best earlier this year, has withdrawn from the Berlin Marathon scheduled for this weekend due to an undisclosed injury. The race organizers confirmed the withdrawal on Tuesday, noting that Sawe will not be listed among the elite field and that his spot will be filled by an alternate entrant.

Sawe’s absence removes a prominent contender from a race that has traditionally attracted world‑class performances, potentially altering the competitive dynamics for the title. While the athlete’s camp declined to specify the nature of the injury, they indicated that Sawe will focus on recovery and aim to return to competition later in the season. The Berlin Marathon will proceed as planned, with organizers emphasizing the depth of the remaining elite lineup.