Olympic champion Wanjiru sets sights on world record

Olympic champion Wanjiru sets sights on world record

OSAKA, Japan - Beijing Olympic marathon winner Samuel Wanjiru holds up his gold medal during a press conference in Osaka on Sept. 5. Wanjiru said he is aiming to set a world record at next year's Berlin Marathon.

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