Overview

• He competed as “Sted Sarandos” with start number 31261, with an official photo showing him in sunglasses and a headband.
• He placed 2,240th overall and 523rd in the 30+ category, receiving a certificate that read “You are a Berlin legend.”
• The 51st edition drew roughly 55,000 participants in warm, humid conditions, with a sub-three time considered a key amateur milestone.
• Fans had spotted him training in the city and recognized him during the race, as photos and videos spread widely on social media.
• Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe and Rosemary Wanjiru won the elite races, while André Schürrle finished in 3:21:25 and Felix Kroos in 4:28:23.