Samuel Wanjiru

Samuel Kamau Wanjirū (10 November 1986 – 15 May 2011) was a Kenyan long-distance runner who won the 2008 Beijing Olympics Marathon. Quotes The speed of the falling water is constant. I think that is how a marathon race is supposed to be run in both sides of the half way mark- consistently like the water through the falls. Now is my turn and there is a lot of expectation from me in Japan and especially Fukuoka where I live. Before Fukuoka I had never done a full marathon. But I was in company of my friend Macharia. Along the way Macharia (second in Dubai Marathon this year) who was pacing me told me not to rush into the unknown. He actually bridled my intentions. When I was on my own I did not know whether to slow or increase the pace. Now I know when and how to win marathon races in record-breaking time. I admire Haile because he breaks records which are usually a good challenge for me. He breaks, I break them. I know myself and don't as much depend on pace setters because I like running my own race and in Berlin I will certainly attempt the record. Samuel Wanjiru ready to tackle his first Olympic Games, August 01 2008 External links Category:Track and field athletes Category:1986 births Category:Sportspeople from Kenya Category:Living people Category:Marathon runners