"Sawe's achievement at the London Marathon, clocking 1:59:30, marks a historic moment in athletics, as he becomes the first man to officially break the two-hour barrier."
"President William Ruto expressed national pride, stating that Sawe's triumph reaffirms Kenya's status as a dominant force in distance running and highlights the limits of human endurance."
Sabastian Sawe made history by running an official marathon in under two hours, finishing the London Marathon in 1:59:30. He broke the previous world record, with Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha finishing second at 1:59:41 and Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo third at 2:00:28. Sawe's achievement has been met with national pride in Kenya, with President William Ruto praising his accomplishment. Sawe's rise in marathon running has been quiet yet impressive, overcoming injuries and training challenges to achieve this milestone.
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