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Sabastian Sawe Makes History with Sub-Two Hour Marathon in London

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Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe has set a new world record by completing the London Marathon in an astonishing time of 1:59:30, becoming the first athlete to finish a competitive marathon in under two hours. This remarkable achievement surpasses the previous record of 2:00:35, held by the late Kelvin Kiptum. Sawe's performance was closely followed by Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha, who also finished under two hours at 1:59:41. Sawe expressed his joy and surprise at breaking the record, emphasizing his strong finish. This milestone not only highlights Sawe's incredible talent but also marks a significant moment in marathon history.

Key Details: • Sawe completed the marathon in 1:59:30, breaking the world record. • Yomif Kejelcha finished second with a time of 1:59:41. • Sawe's achievement is the first recorded sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

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LondonSabastian SaweKelvin KiptumEliud KipchogeYomif Kejelcha

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