Sabastian Sawe welcomed as hero in Eldoret after breaking two‑hour marathon barrier
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 12:50 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Sport
Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run an official marathon in under two hours at the London Marathon and was greeted with garlands, cheers and hugs in his home village of Eldoret, Kenya. The Guardian describes the reception as a celebration for the whole nation.
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