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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Record-breaking Sabastian Sawe becomes first man to run marathon under two hours

Sabastian Sawe celebrates his world record time of 1:59:30 - (AP)

Sabastian Sawe made history on the streets of London with the first official marathon under two hours in the fastest race ever run over the 26.2-mile distance.

Sawe, the 29-year-old Kenyan, shattered the previous world record held by the late Kelvin Kiptum with an astonishing run of 1:59:30 that shaved 65 seconds off the previous best set by his compatriot in Chicago in 2023.

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