Marathon record breaker Sabastian Sawe returns to hero’s welcome in Kenya

Sabastian Sawe returned home to a hero’s welcome in Kenya after being the first to run a marathon in under two hours.

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Marathon record breaker Sabastian Sawe returns to hero’s welcome in Kenya

Marathon record breaker Sabastian Sawe returns to hero’s welcome in Kenya

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Kenyan long-distance runner Sabastian Sawe has returned home to a hero’s welcome after becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi spoke to fans in Nairobi when he arrived who say Sawe’s inspired them to pursue their dreams.

Published On 30 Apr 2026

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