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Sawe Breaks 2-Hour Marathon Barrier, Welcomed in Kenya

5/1/2026

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Sabastian Sawe became the first runner to finish a marathon in under two hours, clocking 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds.
He arrived at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday after his London Marathon performance.
Sports Minister Salim Mvurya called the sub-two-hour run a win for Kenya.
Officials greeted Sawe with a water-cannon salute, a wreath, dancers and a luxury government vehicle.

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Sabastian Sawe became the first runner to finish a marathon in under two hours, clocking 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds.
He arrived at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday after his London Marathon performance.
Sports Minister Salim Mvurya called the sub-two-hour run a win for Kenya.
Officials greeted Sawe with a water-cannon salute, a wreath, dancers and a luxury government vehicle.