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Sabastian Sawe

Sabastian Sawe

Kenyan long-distance runner

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  • Sep 30

    Sabastian Sawe targets sub-1:59 marathon after breaking two-hour barrier in London

    World marathon record holder Sabastian Sawe said runners can surpass the 1:59 mark under optimal conditions, as he recovers from an injury that sidelined him from Berlin.

  • Aug 23

    Yomif Kejelcha sets half marathon world record with 56:51 in Buenos Aires

    Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha ran 56 minutes 51 seconds at the Buenos Aires half marathon on Sunday, taking 29 seconds off Jacob Kiplimo's previous mark.

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