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Kenyan Sabastian Sawe Makes History with Sub-2-Hour Marathon Win in London
Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to officially run a marathon in under two hours, finishing the London Marathon in 1:59:30. This historic achievement comes as Sawe also retained his title, with fellow competitors Yomif Kejelcha and Jacob Kiplimo also posting remarkable times.
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Kenya's Sabastian Sawe is first person to run sub-2-hour marathon to win in London
Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
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