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Kenya's marathon world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin race
Sebastian Sawe has pulled out of the Berlin Marathon later this month due to an undisclosed injury, dealing a blow to the elite field for one of the world's premier running events.
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Kenyan distance runner Sebastian Sawe has withdrawn from the Berlin Marathon scheduled for later this month, citing an injury that has prevented him from continuing his race preparations.
Sawe, who holds the world record in the marathon distance, had been among the headline attractions for the German capital's renowned race. The nature and severity of his injury were not disclosed in the withdrawal announcement.
The 26-kilometer course through Berlin has established itself as one of the world's fastest marathons and regularly attracts elite runners competing for both prize money and records. Sawe's absence will reshape the competitive landscape of this year's field.
No statement was immediately available from Sawe's representatives regarding his expected recovery timeline or future racing plans. The runner had been preparing for the marathon through the latter stages of the European summer season.