Sabastian Sawe

Sawe returns to Kenya as hero after sub-2-hour marathon

When Sabastian Sawe crossed the finish line at the 2026 London Marathon on April 26 in 1:59:30, becoming the first person to officially break the two-hour barrier, the achievement was the product of months of punishing preparation, a deep Catholic…

Sawe shatters two-hour marathon barrier at London Marathon

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya became the first person to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier on Sunday, winning the 2026 London Marathon in a world record time of 1:59:30 and rewriting one of the most storied chapters in distance running.