Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru (1986-2011)
- By PhotoRun.net
- Published May. 15, 2012
- Updated May. 15, 2012 at 4:52 PM UTC
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Wanjiru took charge from the start of the Olympic Marathon, opening with a 4:41 mile.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Sammy Wanjiru's agressive racing tactics led to an Olympic gold medal in 2008.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Wanjiru was all alone toward the end of the Olympic Marathon.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Wanjiru ran away with the Olympic Marathon, finishing in an Olympic Record of 2:06:32.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Wanjiru became the first Kenyan to win Olympic gold in the marathon.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Sammy Wanjiru Olympic Champion.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Wanjiru on his way to winning the 2009 Chicago Marathon.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Wanjiru on his way to winning the London Marathon in 2009.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Sammy Wanjiru, 2009 London Marathon.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Wanjiru winning the first of two Chicago Marathons in 2009.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Wanjiru was runner-up to Martin Lel at the 2010 Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras Half Marathon.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Wanjiru, runner-up at Rock 'n' Roll Mardi Gras in 2010.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Wanjiru winning the 2009 London Marathon in a personal best of 2:05:10.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Wanjiru repeating as Chicago Marathon champion in 2010--a race which many call the gutsiest marathon ever run.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Wanjiru with his daughter at home in Kenya.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
Photo Gallery: Remembering Sammy Wanjiru
Wanjiru training at home in Nyahururu, Kenya.
Over the course of his short professional career, 24-year-old Sammy Wanjiru accomplished what most world-class runners can only hope to achieve over the course of a career: Olympic Marathon gold medalist (2008), two-time winner of the Chicago Marathon (2009, 2010), winner of the London Marathon (2009) and twice the half marathon world record holder (59:16-2005, 58:33-2007). Wanjiru passed away tragically on May 15, 2011 in his native Kenya. We remember Sammy for his unmatched athletic ability, incredible accomplishments, and endless amounts of energy in this photo gallery. All photos by PhotoRun.net.
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