R.I.P. SAMMY WANJIRU - 2010 CHICAGO MARATHON - his LAST marathon

This video clip shows the final minutes of the race as leader Tsegaye Kebede of Ethiopia was repeatedly pestered by Wanjiru's persistence. The Kenyan took the lead in the final 400 meters to clock 2 hours, 6 minutes, 24 seconds and defend his title in Chicago where he had set the course record of 2 hours, five minutes, 41 seconds in 2009. Tragically, six months later Wanjiru was dead as a result of a domestic dispute back home in Kenya and a fall or jump from a balcony.
NOTE: You can see Wanjiru's post-victory interview HERE:
• Redd Holt Interview
The NBC commentators on this marathon broadcast (Mike Adamle & Toni Reavis) are some of the most in-sync, spirited and genuinely interested that I've ever heard. Adamle can be seen running with the Chicago Area Runners Association and offering training tips HERE: • sportscaster MIKE ADAM...
And Toni Reavis very actively blogs about running HERE: www.tonireavis.com
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[@chrissunday9857]

If only this guy was alive,we would be having two GOATS in the marathon...May he rest in peace...

[@joelmacinnes2391]

Make that 3, instead we now have 0 😢

[@wanjikutoo.5217]

2021 after the Olympic I'm here again watching with tears.. Continue testing in Peace Sammy Wanjiru.

[@kkamumbi]

🎉 back here today 2024 in memory of this champion and now my other friend Kiptum. Champions do rest too!

[@mbchb]

Came here after Kiptum. Continue resting in peace, champ.

[@keiyokimarujoel.2701]

I am still watching this 2021-August-14... R.I.P...Former Olympic Champion. Sammy Wanjiru.

[@did.it.myself9022]

BRO..

[@jessewakaba9270]

me too

[@erapsuke]

Thanks for having come Japan, Sammy. Many Japanese have learned the importance of being patient and sincere from you. I've never forgotten your brave figure and great spirits. R.I.P.

[@seer1623]

Albert Feynman Very beautifully said. Such a waste of great talent.

[@jackmururiithi1528]

​@@seer1623 8pp8p8p9ikh ykvkvkvkkkhkvykkkkvvykkvkkkyykkjkkykkkkkkyhvkkkyy vkkvkkvvkkyvkykykkkkvkkykkk

[@dangeles95]

That's just sick. I have no idea how Sammy pulled that off, but it just proved what a Champion he was! RIP

[@estherkibui2371]

Am still here.👀..who's watching 2019... continue R.I.P wanjiru kamau💞

[@62BillAD]

Still watching 2019

[@footballarena3152]

I am

[@labankiprop5916]

Esther Kibui in

[@Njeri_123]

✋✋🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@ruthkinuthia1255]

Esther Kibui 🇰🇪🇰🇪✋

[@peterkiruthu748]

You can only imagine he was two years younger than Eliud kipchoge who is now 🐐 in these events continue RIP kamau wanjiru

[@nichokituku4799]

Maybe he could be giving kipchoge real tough challenge... May he r.i.p

[@bennzau1313]

Now that's some awesome athletics commentary I've heard in a long time. RIP Sammy Wanjiru. We lost you too soon.

[@Ndungu2012]

I met you in 1998, you were one of my best athlete, and you became the world greatest, sadly you were taken from us. I honestly miss you everyday, R.I.P Samuel.

[@DR-uf3bm]

2019 still watching you. RIP my friend. Samuel Wanjiru

[@martingitau9449]

what a hero wish u had a chance to compete with ELIUD kip..🇰🇪🇰🇪 RIP

[@wanjirukioni8308]

I named my son after his name Sammy... And Wanjiru is his sir name... Guess what... My son is also a Sammy Wanjiru of the future.. RIP Sam

[@koppite9600]

Usisahau sammy babake ni mkale😂😂

[@shantelmonica2972]

Wangu nitaita kipchoge wanjiru

[@lewiskemosi54]

Xawa

[@kimennjeri5248]

Wow i salute u

[@tophitske2181]

Amen.But he will live to his full potential

[@uncutit1995]

It's very unfortunate we've just lost another brilliant and talented athlete RIP Kelvin Kiptum the current world marathon record holder 2:00:36.🙆 at only 24 years old

[@skisportballer]

he could have become the greatest of all time

[@jonh886]

+skisportballer basketball,football,fubol,baseball,cricket......??????

[@jamesmbuthi3080]

+skisportballer No doubts!!

[@jamesmbuthi3080]

No doubts!!!

[@rodyduterte7611]

the Michael Jordan of basketball

[@m.s.1753]

skisportballer what did he die from?

[@joelmacinnes2391]

Olympic record and world record holders both dead at 24, running their last marathon on this same course - so few start out at that age, they'd have probably eclipsed Kipchoge's legacy and gone down as the 3 best of all time - a potential golden era and instead we only saw one of them fulfil his potential

[@boohookidscreations8003]

I am here to see Wanjiru run, now that we lost another one Kiptum 😢. Rest in Peace

[@saeedsouth8610]

me, too 😢😢

[@thevoices825]

a True Champion !!! ... Will always be remembered ...R.I.P.

[@Ndungu2012]

" My hearts still ache in sadness, And secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know." "No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye , You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why." R.I.P Samuel Kamau Wanjiru.

[@NicK-qr9gd]

One of the greatest runner ever. Just imagine he came to this race when he was 80% fit. RIP Sammy

[@vuksgitau]

Yep he had a lot of talent.

[@marcr1230]

awesome finish to the race. Wanjiro was amazing. I get chills watching this. The announcers we so into the moment. Very memorable, thanks for posting.

[@matigarimanjirungi59]

I came here after eliud kipchoges 1:59 Marathon. Wanjiru was a beast, continue Resting well Champ😢😢

[@kiswahilikitukuzwe2547]

Imagine the rivalry that could have been against Kipchoge given the fact that he was exactly two years younger than Eliud Kipchoge and became the Olympic Champion at 21 breaking an Olympic record under hot and humid conditions!

[@kabugidaviek2]

Still watching this 2024,, i love how his did it

[@AgencyEric]

Yes. You're correct. Sammy had decided the marathon was too easy for him so he opted to add a bunch of unnecessary muscle mass so he could run slower and give the other guys a chance.

[@kibariatraveladventures2881]

Death Robbed us Pure Talent. I loved his strength, endurance and comeback mentality. RIP Forever Grateful and Proud of the Kenyan Athletes. Proudly 🇰🇪 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@kanyinginjoroge]

This must be one of the most exciting marathon ever. He was the G.O.A.T. before Eliud Kipchoge. Kelvin Kiptum broke the world record in Chicago last October. Chicago was the last marathon race for both Kamau and Kiptum. They both died at 24 and they both revolutionized marathon running.

[@mutumaraibumagiri9069]

I'll always remember when he crossed the line at Beijing 2008. I cried!! Our hero. RIP man. 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@PeterNjuguna-uy4cu]

its on tueday 5/2024...commemorating the life of sammy may he continue resting in peace and for kiptum mungu ailaze roho yako pema peponi

[@martinndungu45]

a hero you were. Your name will remain in the world marathon books for even generations to come. RIP brother sam

[@TimelyInspiration-qp7yi]

Back here again in 2023... I guess that was Sammy's " I have to win this, if I die, I die" moment. Sad we lost him... you forever with us bro.

[@ka5919]

He was just 23! Am sure he could be a beast by now!!! RIP Sammy

[@siblingcat4765]

after run more than 36km, He still had ton of energy to do sprint in the final 400meters. What a lung!!!

[@msb1500m]

liked the boxing references .. it really felt like a heavyweight battle between these two runners! RIP Wanjiru

[@paulfredrick9195]

Have seen this after 1:59 challenge and has recalled to memory the fallen hero of own land. Continue RIP Sammy

[@mauricepointer9555]

What a magnificent performance by Sammy Wanjiru! The Olympic Games marathon champion and the Olympic games marathon Bronze medallist scorching the Chicago streets for $500,000 plus. RIP Sammy Wanjiru.

[@johy2007]

Sammy was the best ever. RIP

[@lydiakemuntookindo3930]

sad what happened😭😭😭😭

[@riolixo1682]

Who is here bcoz of ineos 159

[@sheesheykoh3574]

I am here right now..so sad his not with us anymore.To the killers may you never know peace in this life.

[@sisi11122]

Woooi Felix. Umenishika kakangu!

[@Njeri_123]

✋✋🇰🇪

[@ruthuku]

😁😁😁 😢present

[@mutuuramwangi1913]

I can't help shedding tears every time I watch Sammy doing his thing. He was a beautiful athlete. What a waste.

[@WendyCityPro]

Among some of Toni Reavis' commentary gems: "What balls this guy's got!" Indeed, Sammy had. Huge ones. What a loss.

[@gdoc2012]

Tears welling up for this young Champion, I guess more money comes with more problems if one is not disciplined and sober. God First .

[@henrywilson534]

may you rest in peace our Legend will always remember you and love you

[@mousepace]

came here after kenya lost another 24year old marathon legend😢 RIP wanjiru and kiptum.

[@denniskimanzi5728]

After Kiptum death, i am here remember you, and once again, we have lost another promising Athle, the man was capable to break 2:00 in an official race. The question we will remain Wanjuri and Kiptum alot similarities before their deaths.

[@eunicewairimu5015]

Rip summy wanjiru, ineos marathon has made me fall in love with athletics, summy had 2 women I guess one of them knows what happened to him

[@felosopha445]

I'm so sad our hero Wanjiru died. Still watching in 2021.

[@suziecutecute6274]

We will always remember you cherish you and love you😍 Continue to Rest In Peace our hero 😢

[@badmanno.1650]

He came to Churchill show just before this race and Churchill told him to do the signaling before he crosses the finish line...R.i.p.

[@oguronoriyuji]

this guy is the real goat marathoner.

[@benmahinda2008]

At 23, wonder what a race between him.and Eliud would have looked like

[@noahsegonds4728]

Ben Mahinda Oh I would have done anything to see a race like that...

[@kiswahilikitukuzwe2547]

@@noahsegonds4728 He broke the Olympic record under hot and humid conditions by running away from the field early and yet he was only 21, and exactly two years younger than Eliud Kipchoge!

[@JohnDoe-xk1dv]

Arguably, Sammy Wanjiru's death at the time it was, was the single greatest blow to marathon, and long distance running, that has ever been. Had he still been alive, kicked alcohol and stayed injury free: there is a strong chance from what I have read and seen that it would have been Wanjiru, and not Eliud Kipchoge, that would have set the current world records and broken 1:59 first. To the memory of the troubled, yet incredible, Wanjiru. You will not be forgotten.

[@simonlele5008]

You had the heart of a lion. RIP brother.

[@KIM-xl6zs]

This is the best marathoner that ever lived but alcohol&family issues led him to his death, if wanjiru was still alive we wouldn't be talking about eliud kipchoge, this guy had won everything at 23, wanjiru would have become a status symbol, a hero, this one would have gotten a statue, the best that never was

[@sympaticoo1]

Kim Rob wanjiru was great and may he Rest In Peace but let’s not discredit anyone especially kipchoge the greatest marathoner to ever live to date .

[@KIM-xl6zs]

@@sympaticoo1 am not discrediting anyone

[@fikayolucas2769]

Kiptum has followed him again...may there souls rest in peace😢

[@modymodypiper6493]

Did any-one noticed the other guy was blocking Samuel Wanjiru from taking the lead.He did it several times but Wanjiru was tough & determined to win.

[@ladyannmusic5763]

Forever rest in peace ✌️ Sammy we miss you here brother

[@clubparadiseunitedfamilypa4347]

What a rare talent that the world and Kenya has been robbed of. Bad things happen to those who have achieved much in life.

[@thepsychologist8159]

It's refreshing to see such an established distance runner with a low arm swing. It reminds me of the technique used be Rob de Castella back in the 80's. These days (especially) most have a high arm swing. Personally I use a low arm swing as I feel it conserves energy and helps me to maintain a high cadence.

[@ToshiroMifuneSamurai]

Samuel Wanjiru, rest in peace legend. I don't feel like watching this years Olympic marathon. No matter who's going to win it, Sammy would've beaten him.

[@tinahnyanjah9743]

I will always miss this guy Samuel Wanjiru

[@dantramgb8953]

Death respects no one. So sad to see such talent and magnificence go to waste. Greatly missed, I thought of him during the London Marathon gone, greatly missed. I hope he's at peace. Sleep well champ.

[@antonykaranja5471]

Here in 2024 and I am gutted to hear Kelvin Kiptum is no more and Sammy Wanjiru ...why?why? 24 year olds dying while record holders😢

[@felipemancera-js2fs]

Cómo deportistas, siempre entendemos que los vicios o malas conductas no van de la mano con esta disciplina del atletismo..lastima de Samuel, llegó a tocar las cimas más altas, se dejó llevar por los excesos

[@PaulMaina-b3t]

We've lost yet another legend 😢rest in peace kiptum

[@wesmaelijah8460]

RIP wanjiru we always rem you you left a big gap in Kenya athletics

[@brigitokeka4311]

Wow. Never saw this guy race and I wish I had because woooow.....

[@thomasspencers3872]

2021 Continue resting in peace ✌ the legend 🙏

[@kibariatraveladventures2881]

A star that was shining brightly to the whole world unfortunately dimmed too quick. Always heart breaking knowing he is no more. Kenya is mourning.

[@plantbased5673]

To me this is more impressive than the world record in the 100 meters. How is it humanly possible for a man to run that far and then sprint like that at the end? Although, the prospect of winning $500,000 would definitely give him the incentive to run faster. Being from a country where the average monthly wage is less than $100, he could live like a king.

[@iamabedteweldebrhan4550]

What a legend. Rest in peace!

[@stevesmumessie7974]

May God protect our hellos RIP so sad how it happened

[@jamesgachago692]

he was 23 breaking records..am sure he would have been a candindate for under 2.00 or simply 1.59

[@kiswahilikitukuzwe2547]

He was 21 when he broke the Olympic record! He was exactly 2 year younger than Eliud Kipchoge.

[@BensonNyasae]

Amazing run. RIP dude.

[@tyronewilson1174]

RIP.. Sammy..a natural born superstar..💕💕

[@kariukikamau3824]

2023 still watching do good and fortunately you deeds will follow you

[@waziriwafedha]

Continue Resting in Peace Champ 🙏

[@bkiraguri]

Rest in peace Sammy🙏

[@bekele25bekele69]

my favorite ...

[@loganmartineau3214]

The new superman movie was named after this guy✊

[@kanyinginjoroge]

Samuel Kamau Wanjiru was the G.O.A.T. before Eliud Kipchoge. His tragic early death inspired Kipchoge to switch to the Marathon.

[@onyapidi5174]

7.8.2021, legend

[@Mr-Nobody-K9]

We'll never know the records that would've got broken if didn't pass away so prematurely. This is the guy that would've given Kipchoge a run for his money (pun intended).

[@football.431]

Righteous Lord bless my generation

[@danchezish]

The mental strength and determination of this guy was on another level.

[@puffadder4948]

I remember Churchill akiminterview b4 the marathon...akifika finishline apoint to the cameras...and exactly he did that

[@dorrydaniels4264]

Rest in peace Wanjiru...you made Kenya proud

[@coachcarter8238]

Glad I found this. This is inspiring.

[@ronnymusalia8098]

Great finishing power, our heroes in Kenya rip bro.

[@AnneWanjeri-h8s]

Sammy R.l P lastly l saw you at my mum.burial ceremony.God be with you till we meet at Jesus feet.Loved by many

[@danielmacharia5945]

👏👏 still our hero 2021 Sammy Wanjiru 🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@Dunncy11]

The best Kenyan marathoner and he died at his prime!!!!

[@pukulu]

Wanjiru is missed. He died too early.

[@sandilemazibuko9620]

The importance of speed training This was pretty entertaining for the commentators

[@phabianodhiambo2569]

Watching in 2022,RIP Wanjiru

[@Gesareh-v4d]

kenyan still watching u ..rest in peace samm

[@CharlesSang-u5b]

2024 Feb. Kuna mtu amefika hapa?

[@arnoldmutuse5624]

2023! Rest easy champ 💪🏿🇰🇪

[@DaughterofUbuntu1988]

RIP brother what ever happened to your death God nows more.

[@ivansanders8459]

A truly remarkable runner with arguably an even more remarkable personal life.

[@candycandy2780]

Rip Samuel wanjiru......we will never forget you

[@marknamaswa9461]

Woi! This boy went before his time. Rest in peace champ.

[@dukewabusia2186]

RIP our legend. He gauged his opponent and knew where to break away. The prize was 500k $ winner takes all