'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations
Summary
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe returned home to Kenya after becoming the first man to run a marathon in under two hours during the London Marathon. He finished the race in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds and was warmly welcomed by fans, family, and officials.Key Facts
- Sabastian Sawe broke the marathon world record by running under two hours with a time of 1:59:30.
- The previous record was 2:00:35, set by Kelvin Kiptum in 2023.
- Sawe completed the first half of the marathon in 1:00:29 and the second half faster at 59:01.
- He has won all four marathons he has competed in.
- Sawe’s parents traveled six hours to be at the airport to welcome him.
- Kenyan Airways plane carrying Sawe was celebrated with a water cannon salute upon arrival.
- Sawe expressed happiness and confidence about running even faster in upcoming races.
- He is expected to meet Kenya’s President William Ruto after his homecoming.
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