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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
April 30, 2026
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Heroic reception for new marathon king Sawe

Marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe was given a heroic welcome on his return from London, where he posted the first-ever sub-two-hour marathon time of 1:59:30 on Sunday...
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Marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe received a heroic welcome in Kenya following his groundbreaking sub-two-hour marathon achievement in London.
- Sawe received KSh8 million and a car from President William Ruto at a State House reception, in addition to KSh46 million in prize money and bonuses from the race itself.
- President William Ruto honoured Sawe for breaking the world record, comparing his feat to major historical milestones.
- The reception for Sawe at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday was marred by chaotic organization, despite being a significant moment for the new marathon king.
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