The 2025 Berlin Marathon is set to showcase an exciting lineup of elite athletes, headlined by Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe, the reigning London Marathon champion. Sawe, with only two marathons under his belt, boasts an impressive personal best of 2:02:05, making him a strong contender in the men’s race alongside Milkesa Mengesha, the defending champion, and Gabriel Geay.
In the women’s field, Rosemary Wanjiru from Kenya and Mestawut Fikir from Ethiopia are expected to deliver a thrilling competition. Wanjiru, with a notable time of 2:16:14 from the Tokyo Marathon, aims to become the first Kenyan female winner in seven years, following in the footsteps of Gladys Cherono, who clinched victory in 2018.
The Berlin Marathon, part of the World Marathon Majors, is renowned for its speed, attracting top-tier athletes like Sawe who are eyeing not just victory but possibly a shot at the world record. The course has witnessed several record-breaking performances, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown on September 21.
As the marathon kicks off at 9:15 a.m. (CEST) with a diverse field of participants, including handbikers, wheelchair athletes, and runners grouped into waves, spectators worldwide can catch the action live. The event will be broadcast on TV RTL in Germany and streamed globally on Olympics.com in various countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
With Sawe’s meteoric rise in the marathon scene and Mengesha’s bid to defend his title, the 2025 Berlin Marathon promises intense competition and potential record-breaking performances. For fans of the sport, this event serves as a thrilling chapter in the autumn marathon season, complementing the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Stay tuned as the world’s best long-distance runners converge in Berlin, ready to test their limits and push the boundaries of human endurance. The Berlin Marathon not only celebrates athletic prowess but also embodies the spirit of perseverance and determination that defines the essence of marathon running.
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