Marathon record breaker Sabastian Sawe returns to hero’s welcome in Kenya
Kenyan long-distance runner Sabastian Sawe returned home to a hero's welcome after breaking the marathon world record by becoming the first person to run the distance in under two hours. Fans in Nairobi celebrated his achievement, saying he has inspired them to pursue their own dreams. Al Jazeera's Catherine Soi reported on the celebrations and public reaction upon his arrival.
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Toggle PlayMarathon record breaker Sabastian Sawe returns to hero’s welcome in KenyaNewsFeedMarathon record breaker Sabastian Sawe returns to hero’s welcome in KenyaKenyan 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 202630 Apr 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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