Sebastian Sawe Dominates to wins the 2025 Men's Berlin Marathon, Cementing Status as Marathon King.

In a masterclass of power and pacing, Kenya's Sebastian Sawe conquered the warm conditions and the field to win the Berlin Marathon with the fastest time of the year, a stunning 2:02:16.

BERLIN – The question of who is the world's best male marathoner right now has a definitive answer: Sebastian Sawe.

The Kenyan sensation delivered a breathtaking performance at the 2025 Berlin Marathon, winning in a dominant fashion that left no doubt about his supremacy. Despite humid conditions that thwarted world-record attempts, Sawe's time of 2:02:16 stands as the year's best and secures his perfect third victory in three career marathons.

From the outset, it was clear Sawe was on a mission. He blazed through the first half in a blistering 60:16, a pace that only defending champion Milkesa Mengesha of Ethiopia dared to follow. But by the 10K mark, even that challenge faded. Running alone against the clock and the rising temperature, Sawe powered through the streets of Berlin, ultimately finishing with a massive four-minute lead—an eternity in elite marathon racing.

A Perfect Record: The Rise of a New Legend

Sebastian Sawe's marathon career is a story of unparalleled perfection:

Valencia 2024 (Debut): A historic 2:02:05, the fastest debut marathon in history at the time.

London 2024: A commanding 2:02:27 victory, winning by over a minute.

Berlin 2025: A strategic 2:02:16 win and the year's fastest time.

With this victory, Sawe now owns the two fastest marathon times of 2025. His Berlin win solidifies his place among the all-time greats, currently ranking as the fifth-fastest man in history.

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What's Next for Sebastian Sawe?

While Eliud Kipchoge's course record (2:01:09) remains safe for now, Sawe has proven he has the talent and temperament to challenge it on the right day. The running world is already buzzing about his next move. Could a World Record attempt at the 2025 Chicago Marathon or a title defense in London be on the horizon?