Kenyan long-distance star Sebastian Sawe delivered a spectacular performance on Sunday, September 21, to claim victory at the Berlin Marathon.
The 30-year-old athlete not only crossed the finish line ahead of a competitive field but also secured a handsome payday that could exceed Ksh 9 million.
Sawe completed the race in a remarkable time, finishing in under 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 30 seconds.
This achievement placed him within the cutoff for a special €30,000 bonus, equivalent to about Ksh 4.6 million.
Combined with his winner’s prize money, his earnings from the Berlin race will surpass the Ksh 9 million mark, underlining the financial rewards that come with excellence in marathon running.
From the early stages of the race, Sawe displayed unmatched dominance.
By the halfway mark, which he clocked at 60 minutes and 16 seconds, he had already created a significant gap between himself and his closest rival.
His pace and consistency left little doubt about who would take the top position, as the Kenyan steadily pulled away in the warm Berlin weather.
At around the 37-kilometre point, Sawe was running almost unchallenged, his projected finishing time hovering at an impressive 2 hours and 2 minutes.
With the crowd cheering him on, he pushed through the final stretch with confidence and strength, sealing his place as one of the most formidable marathoners in the world today.
The Berlin Marathon has long been considered one of the fastest courses in the world, often associated with record-breaking performances.
Sawe’s commanding win adds to this legacy and further cements Kenya’s global dominance in long-distance running.
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