Sawe breaks two-hour mark for first time in marathon history
He led a group of six as they passed the halfway point in a time of 1:00:29...
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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.
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Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Mark With London Marathon Victory - April 2026
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history by becoming the first person to break the two-hour mark in a marathon, winning the London Marathon on Sunday. At the same time, Kenya's Cheruiyot Koech and Uganda's Dorrine Chesang were crowned champions of the 7th edition of the Eldoret City Marathon held on Sunday. The Eldoret City Marathon has served as a platform for athletes to achieve well-known marathon victories and has produced champions who have garnered significant prize money, improving their lives.
