Sebastian Sawe, who became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in a marathon with a time of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, has been offered a fully sponsored four-night luxury getaway called the "Champion's Retreat" at a Kenyan destination of his choice by the Kenya Tourism Board.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Sebastian Sawe, who became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in a marathon with a time of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, has been offered a fully sponsored four-night luxury getaway called the "Champion's Retreat" at a Kenyan destination of his choice by the Kenya Tourism Board.
9 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe set a world record and ran the first sub-two-hour marathon in legal competition at the 2026 London Marathon, finishing in 1:59:30. The 30-year-old from Moiben, Uasin Gishu County, credited perfect conditions and pacesetter Yomif Kejelcha for the achievement, pending ratification.
13 hours ago · The Standard →
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has called on the Kenya Revenue Authority to reconsider taxing prize money earned by Kenyan athletes, saying sporting winnings should be exempt or zero-rated. He cited marathon champion Sabastian Sawe's case, claiming KRA is set to deduct approximately Ksh. 18 million from Sawe's Ksh. 48.5 million in awards.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first man to officially finish a marathon in under two hours, with a time of 01:59:30 at the London Marathon. The feat capped decades of attempts to breach the previously unattained barrier in marathon running.
22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto awarded marathon runner Sebastian Sawe Ksh8 million and a brand new car after Sawe became the first athlete to complete the London Marathon in under two hours, clocking 1:59:30.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto awarded Sebastian Sawe Ksh.8 million after the 30-year-old became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours, with an official time of 01:59:30 at the London Marathon. Ruto hosted Sawe at State House on Thursday to celebrate the historic feat.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto awarded marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe Sh8 million and a customised vehicle after he became the first athlete to run a legal sub-two-hour marathon at the London Marathon, crossing the finish line in 1:59:30.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe set a new world record at the London Marathon on Sunday, with an image of him displaying the time on his running shoe going viral globally.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
Sabastian Sawe set a new world record at the London Marathon on Sunday, with an iconic image of him at the finish line going viral globally.
28 April 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe won the London Marathon and set a new world record time of 1 hour 59 minutes and 30 seconds, dedicating the achievement to the late Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a road crash in February 2024 and was a role model who inspired Sawe to run.
27 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →