Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour marathon barrier in London
Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe made history by completing the London Marathon in under two hours. His time of 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds sets a new men's world record. (sources: bbc, france24, foxnews, ft, usatoday)
Sawe's achievement marks the first time a marathon has been completed in under two hours. This milestone was reached during the London Marathon.
- Sabastian Sawe finished the London Marathon in 1:59:30.
- Sawe is the first person to run a marathon in under two hours.
- This performance sets a new men's marathon world record.
Why it matters
Sawe's record-breaking run represents a significant achievement in marathon running and athletic performance.
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