Sabastian Sawe given hero’s welcome in Kenya after sub-two marathon feat
Summary
Sabastian Sawe ran an official marathon in under two hours, finishing in 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds at the London Marathon. He returned to his home village in Kenya, where he was warmly welcomed by his family, friends, and local community.Key Facts
- Sabastian Sawe became the first man to complete an official marathon in less than two hours.
- He ran the London Marathon in 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds, breaking the world record by 65 seconds.
- Sawe arrived in Kenya on a special military plane and was greeted with cheers, garlands, and traditional celebrations.
- His wife greeted him with fermented milk from a gourd, a local celebration custom symbolizing victory.
- Sawe’s home region near Eldoret is known for producing many world-class distance runners due to its high altitude.
- His grandmother, Vivian Kimaru, competed in the 1972 Munich Olympics in the 800m and 1500m.
- Kenya’s President William Ruto praised Sawe’s achievement and awarded him 8 million Kenyan shillings (£46,000) and a special car number plate showing his record time.
- Sawe gave President Ruto one of his racing shoes signed with his record time as a gift.
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