Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe has made history by becoming the first person to break the two-hour mark in a marathon, winning the London Marathon on Sunday.

• Sawe crossed the finish line in an astonishing 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds.
• The historic victory saw Sawe, representing Kenya, edge out Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha, who also finished under two hours.
• This achievement surpasses the previous men's world record and marks a significant milestone in marathon running, although official ratification details may differ from previous sub-two efforts.

The Eldoret City Marathon has not only served as a platform for athletes to achieve well-known marathon victories but has also produced champions who have garnered significant prize money, improving their lives.

• The Eldoret City Marathon features a substantial prize money pool of Sh3.5 million for top finishers.
• Notable champions include Sharon Cherop (inaugural women's winner), Valary Ayabei (2019 winner), Victor Kipchirchir (three-time winner, including 2021, 2022, and 2024), and 2024 winners Victor Kipchirchir and Emily Jepkemoi.
• The marathon, known for its challenging course and high altitude, has seen winners invest their winnings in building homes, education, and other sectors, significantly improving their economic status.

Kenya's Cheruiyot Koech and Uganda's Dorrine Chesang were crowned the champions of the 7th edition of the Eldoret City Marathon held on Sunday.

• Koech won the men's 42km race in 2:12:53, while Chesang took the women's title in 2:30:26.
• The event saw hundreds of elite athletes compete, including an inaugural 1 Mile race.
• Koech was motivated by a desire to buy family land, and Chesang saw the race as preparation for the World Championships.