Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe Makes History With 1:59:30 London Marathon Run

Sabastian Sawe made history at the 2026 London Marathon, becoming the first athlete to break the sub-two-hour barrier in a competitive race with a time of 1:59:30. The Kenyan runner surpassed Kelvin Kiptum's previous record by 65 seconds after a stunning negative split performance. Upon his return, Sawe received a Presidential award of $61,000 and a commemorative vehicle to celebrate the milestone. The post Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe Makes History With 1:59:30 London Marathon Run appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today! .

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