(Reuters) - World record-holder Patrick Makau of Kenya has pulled out of this month's Berlin marathon due to a knee injury, his agent said in a statement on Friday.
"I wanted to compete and I remained highly focused and positive, but after discussing my options with my management team, I've realised that I can't race unless I am healthy and prepared to perform at my very best," Makau said.
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