Sabastian Sawe, oo heysta rikoodhka adduunka, ayaa ka baxay tartanka Berlin Marathon
Sabastian Sawe, oo ah haysatada rikoodhka marathon-ka adduunka ee Kenya, ayaa uga jooqday tartanka Berlin Marathon ee 2026 sababtoo ah dhaawac. Horyaalkii xiligaas oo 31 jir ah ayaa aan faahfaahin ka bixin dhaawaca ku dhacay.
Sawe iyo guulihiisii hore
Sabastian Sawe waa horyaalkii xiligaas ee tartanka Berlin Marathon, wuxuuna ku guuleystay tartankii hore ee magaaladaas waqtiga 2:02:16. Waa orod-yahan 31 sano jir ah oo matala Kenya ee tartamada fudud.
Bishii Abriil, Sawe wuxuu rikoodh adduunyo ah ka dhigay London Marathon isagoo noqday ninkii ugu horreeyay ee dhameeya marathon rikoodh-u-qalma oo ka yar laba saacadood, isagoo gaadhay 1:59:30.
Joojinta iyo hadalkiisa
Sawe wuxuu xaqiijiyay inuu ka maqan doono tartanka September 27, isagoo aan shaacin faahfaahinta dhaawaca. Joojintu waxay qayb weyn ka tahay ciyaartii ragga maadaama uu ahaa horyaal.
Sawe wuxuu yiri: "Sabastian Sawe said he was disappointed to withdraw, but thanked organisers and fans for their support." Sida ku xusan caddaynta, wuxuu muujiyay niyad-xumo joojinta awgeed wuxuuna uga mahadceliyay qabanqaabiyayaasha iyo taageerayaasha.
Tartanka haweenka iyo xaaladda
Joojinta Sawe waxay tartanka ragga ka dhigaysaa mid furan, halka qaybta haweenka ay diyaar u tahay Tigst Assefa oo u dhalatay Itoobiya. Assefa dhowaan waxay rikoodh cusub oo adduunyo ah dhigtay London.
Tartanka Berlin Marathon wuxuu qabsoomaya September 27, iyadoo soo laabashada Sawe ay dib u dhacday inta uu ka soo kabtayo dhaawaca. Qabanqaabiyayaashu waxay diyaarinayaan dhacdooyinka kale.
Sabastian Sawe, Kenya's world record-holding marathon champion, has pulled out of the 2026 Berlin Marathon due to an undisclosed injury, ending hopes of a headline performance on September 27.
A Historic Runner Misses the Start Line
Sabastian Sawe, 31, is Kenya's world record holder and the defending champion of the Berlin Marathon. He had been expected to make his first competitive appearance since his historic run at the London Marathon in April, when he became the first man to complete a record-eligible marathon in under two hours, clocking 1:59:30.
Sawe also won last year's Berlin Marathon in 2:02:16, making his absence a major blow to the men's field. He confirmed he will miss the September 27 race, without disclosing details of the injury.
Sawe Expresses Disappointment and Thanks Supporters
Sawe said he was disappointed to withdraw, but thanked organisers and fans for their support. His withdrawal leaves the men's race wide open, while the women's event is set to feature Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, who recently set a new women's marathon world record in London.
The 2026 Berlin Marathon is scheduled for September 27, with Sawe's return to competition now delayed as he recovers from injury. His absence marks a significant moment for the global marathon community.
Women's Field Shines as Men's Race Opens Up
Tigst Assefa from Ethiopia is set to compete in the women's event at the Berlin Marathon. She recently set a new women's marathon world record in London, adding further excitement to the race.
Sawe's withdrawal leaves the men's race wide open, with no clear favourite to challenge the field. The event remains one of the most prestigious marathons in the world, drawing top athletes from across the globe.
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