Kenya’s Sawe hailed at State House after historic marathon
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Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome from President William Ruto after becoming the first athlete to run an official marathon in under two hours, clocking 1:59:30 in London. Ruto praised him for “expanding the horizon of human potential” as Sawe dedicated the record to Kenya.
Published On 30 Apr 2026
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