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President Ruto hails Sawe, Wanjiru after Berlin Marathon win

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe poses during the medal ceremony following the 51st edition of the Berlin Marathon in Berlin, Germany win on September 21, 2025. [ AFP]

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.

Sawe, 29, ran 2:02:16 in a solo effort that placed him among the fastest marathoners in history and within reach of the men's world record.

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