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Citizen Digital
… By just a casual count, we currently hold at least seven world records including Sebastian Sawe’s London Marathon record, yes Arsenal’s London Marathon record… Then I imagined that sea of passion on the streets of Nairobi…and how I wish passion was transferable! …
KAIKAI’S KICKER: Cheer Arsenal, remember Shabana!Citizen Digital
… elop a race capable of matching the world’s biggest city marathons. “As per the Cabinet memo, we were ordered as Athletics Kenya for the next 10 years to organise a world-class event that matches the likes of New York Marathon, Boston Marathon, Berlin Marathon and London Marathon …
Why Nairobi City Marathon is Kenya’s ultimate audition for the global stageCitizen Digital
History-maker Sawe to compete at Berlin Marathon By AFP May 13, 2026 04:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 27, 2025 Kenya's Sabastian Sawe crosses the f …
History-maker Sawe to compete at Berlin MarathonThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeSabastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men's race in a new world record time at the 2026 London Marathon in London, April 26, 2026. …
Competition can make us fulfil the Kenyan dream of being SaweCitizen Digital
… captured 'global imagination' says Coe By AFP May 03, 2026 02:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe hailed Sabastian Sawe's victory in the London Marathon …
Sawe sub-2hr marathon captured 'global imagination' says CoeCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Newly minted world record holder Sebastian Sawe has been accorded a four-night holiday treat at a destination of his choice by the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) as the country continue to soak up his heroics at the London Marathon last Sunday. …
Sebastian Sawe offered holiday tour by KTBThe Standard
… Sawe, who started the 2026 London Marathon with an eye on the race’s course record, ended up running 1:59:30, and if the record is ratified, the 30-year-old star will be the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in the classic distance.The sensational achievement is still dazzling even for …
Hail to the new marathon king, SaweCitizen Digital
… His remarks come amid national celebrations for marathon champion Sabastian Sawe, who was honoured by President William Ruto at State House on Thursday after what has been described as a historic performance at the London Marathon. …
Senator Cherargei faults KRA over taxation of marathon champion Sabastian Sawe’s prize moneyCitizen Digital
Sabastian Sawe: How a Kenyan marathoner shocked the world By Kenneth Gachie April 30, 2026 06:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 27, 2025 Kenya's Sabast …
Sabastian Sawe: How a Kenyan marathoner shocked the worldCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 30 – President William Ruto has awarded marathon sensation Sebastian Sawe Ksh8 million in recognition of his record-breaking performance at the London Marathon, where he became the first athlete in history to complete the 42-kilometre race in under two hours. …
President Ruto awards Sebastian Sawe Ksh8 million, brand new car after London marathon triumphColumnist Linus Kaikai, an Arsenal supporter, reflects on the club's first Premier League title in 22 years and the passionate celebrations among Kenyan fans, including street parades and church processions, while also noting rival supporters' contrasting reactions.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Columnist Linus Kaikai, an Arsenal supporter, reflects on the club's first Premier League title in 22 years and the passionate celebrations among Kenyan fans, including street parades and church processions, while also noting rival supporters' contrasting reactions.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The fifth edition of the Nairobi City Marathon will draw a record 17,450 athletes from 75 nationalities competing across different categories, with organisers positioning the event as part of a bigger national ambition to establish Nairobi among the world's greatest city races.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe, who became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours with a time of 1hr 59min 30sec at the London Marathon in April, will compete at the Berlin Marathon on September 27.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sebastian Sawe's world record at the 2026 London Marathon united Kenyans across ethnic, educational, and gender lines, and the columnist argues that Kenya should cultivate similar record-breaking excellence in other sectors including engineering, farming, construction, and academia.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan Sebastian Sawe won the London Marathon in 1hr 59min 30sec, becoming the first person to break the two-hour mark in a competitive race. World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe said the feat captured global imagination and generated extraordinary media coverage.
3 May 2026 · 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.
1 May 2026 · 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.
1 May 2026 · 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.
30 April 2026 · 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.
30 April 2026 · 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 →
Kenyan Sebastian Sawe won the London Marathon in 1:59:30, becoming the first man to officially run a marathon under two hours in a legitimate race and breaking Kelvin Kiptum's previous world record of 2:00:35 by more than one minute.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe won the London Marathon in 1hr 59min 30sec, the first ratified sub-two-hour marathon finish in history. Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha also dipped under two hours (1:59:41), with Uganda's Jacob Kiplomo third (2:00:28).
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour marathon barrier for the first time in official history, winning the London Marathon in 1hr 59min 30sec. Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha finished second in 1:59:41, also dipping under two hours, with Uganda's Jacob Kiplomo third.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →