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Sabastian Sawe

Also known as: Sebastian Sawe · Sebastian

Kenyan marathoner who became the first man to officially break two hours in a marathon, running 1:59:30 at the 2026 London Marathon.

2026-04-262026-10-29

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September 2026
21 SeptThe Standard
… In 2023 Lima World Road Running Championships, Kenyan athletes bagged 10 individual medals with marathon record holder Sebastian Sawe and Olympic gold medallist Peres Jepchirchir being crowned 21km champions. …
Another world record for Ngetich as Kenya bags medals in Copenhagen
August 2026
27 AugCitizen Digital
World record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon By AFP August 27, 2026 12:07 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya's Sabastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men's race at the 2025 London Marathon …
World record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin Marathon
23 AugCitizen Digital
… In his debut over the distance, he posted an incredible 1:59:41 only to be beaten by 11 seconds by the Kenyan Sabastian Sawe.
Kejelcha smashes half-marathon world record in Buenos Aires
July 2026
23 JulCitizen Digital
Sawe's record-breaking 1:59:30 marathon officially ratified By Bernard Cheruiyot July 23, 2026 03:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto with record breaking marathoner Sebastian Sawe in …
Sawe's record-breaking 1:59:30 marathon officially ratified
June 2026
4 JunCitizen 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!
May 2026
16 MayThe Standard
… A few days ago, my conviction found renewed expression when Sebastian Sawe stunned the global athletics fraternity by shattering a world record in a performance that was almost otherworldly. …
What writers can learn from outstanding Kenyan runners
13 MayCitizen Digital
… Informed athletes are empowered athletes, and that is the foundation of Kenya’s clean sport future.” The programme saw ADAK officials visit ISS Athletics Training Camp, Hussein Training Camp, 2 Running Camp — home to marathon world record holder Sebastian Sawe — Kiprun Athletics …
ADAK steps up anti-doping education drive in Kenya’s elite athletics camps
13 MayCitizen Digital
… Several international and African sports personalities, including Eliud Kipchoge, Sebastian Sawe, Paul Tergat, and Tegla Lorupe, were present. …
Kenya, France showcase Sport as driver of youth development at Nairobi forum
13 MayCitizen 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 Marathon
12 MayThe Standard
… tion event, held against the backdrop of the two-day summit, served as a live-action proof of concept for the deepening Kenya-France partnership.The timing couldn't be better, with the summit following the seismic shockwaves sent through the athletics fraternity by Sabastian Sawe …
Tergat, Loroupe say Africa Summit is key for local sports

Sport

Kenyan athletes question exclusion from 2026 Mashujaa Day

The News

Kenyan athletes raised concerns about being sidelined from the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, citing lack of invitations, participation opportunities, and special seating despite expectations they would be showcased at the event. President William Ruto paid tribute to legendary athletes and announced government investment in sporting facilities ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

22 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 22 October

Kenyan athletes question exclusion from 2026 Mashujaa Day
Kenyan athletes raised concerns about being sidelined from the 2026 Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret, citing lack of invitations, participation opportunities, and special seating despite expectations they would be showcased at the event. President William Ruto paid tribute to legendary athletes and announced government investment in sporting facilities ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 19 October

Kipchoge pursues seven-continent tour, eyes Antarctic marathon
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge, 41, recently won the Melbourne Marathon with a course record of 2:09:10 and has partnered with ABSA Bank Kenya to pursue a world tour across all seven continents, culminating in a marathon in Antarctica. He says his motivation is now about humanity, discipline, and legacy rather than medals.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 10 October

Uganda's Kiplimo and Ethiopia's Feysa defend Chicago Marathon titles
Defending champions Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia will compete in Sunday's 48th Chicago Marathon alongside a world-class field of more than 55,000 runners. Kiplimo won last year in 2 hours 2 minutes 23 seconds and finished third at the London Marathon with a time of 2:00:28.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 6 October

Ngetich and Sawe nominated for World Athlete of the Year
Kenya's Agnes Ngetich and Sabastian Sawe have been nominated for the 2026 World Athletics Athlete of the Year awards. Ngetich won the women's half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in a world record 1:05:15, while Sawe became the first man to officially break two hours in a marathon, running 1:59:30 at the London Marathon.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 1 October

Kenyan marathoner Sawe targets sub-1:59 after breaking two-hour barrier
Sebastian Sawe, who ran 1:59:30 at the 2026 London Marathon to become the first man to break the two-hour mark, believes even faster times are possible with favourable conditions and improved technology. The 31-year-old Kenyan was injured ahead of the 2025 Berlin Marathon but aims to return for London in 2027 and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 30 September

Kenyan Sawe breaks two-hour marathon barrier, eyes faster times
Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, clocking 1:59:30 at the London Marathon in April. The 31-year-old believes even faster times are possible and expects further records as the sport's popularity and technology advance.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan marathon runner Sawe targets sub-1:59 after historic record
Sebastian Sawe, who became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours with a time of 1:59:30 at the 2026 London Marathon, believes even faster times are possible for himself and the sport with optimal conditions and continued technological advances.
30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 27 September

Ethiopian runner Assefa nearly breaks women's marathon world record
Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia narrowly missed breaking the women's world record at the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, finishing in 2hr 11min 04min—the third-best time in history—but faded in the closing stages after an injury and was unable to attend the podium ceremony due to medical treatment.
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 26 September

Ethiopian runner Assefa seeks personal best at Berlin marathon
Tigst Assefa, who holds the Berlin marathon course record of 2:11:53 from 2023, said she is prepared to run "better than my best" at Sunday's Berlin marathon. Her London time of 2:15:41 in April is the world record in women-only races, though Ruth Chepngetich's 2:09:56 from Chicago in 2024 remains the overall women's world record.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Berlin's 'Bottle Claus' aids marathon runners seeking victory
Claus-Henning Schulke, a 60-year-old Berlin construction engineer known as 'Bottle Claus', has helped five runners finish first at the Berlin Marathon, including Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge, whom he supported through four victories from 2017 to 2023 and Kipchoge's world record performances in 2018 and 2022.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 21 September

Ngetich sets world half-marathon record in Copenhagen
Agnes Ngetich smashed the women-only world half marathon record with 1:05:15 at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, leading Kenya to five individual medals in the two-day championships. Loleo finished second in 65:05 for a silver medal.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 27 August

Marathon world-record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin race
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe, who broke the two-hour marathon barrier in April's London Marathon with a time of 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds, has withdrawn from the Berlin Marathon scheduled for September 27 due to injury, without specifying the nature of the injury.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 23 August

Ethiopian runner Kejelcha breaks half-marathon world record
Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha, 29, became the first man to run a half-marathon under 57 minutes, clocking 56:51 in Buenos Aires on Sunday and breaking Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo's previous record of 57:20.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 23 July

Sebastian Sawe's 1:59:30 marathon world record officially ratified
World Athletics has officially ratified Sebastian Sawe's historic marathon world record of 1:59:30, set at the 2026 London Marathon on April 26, making him the first man to run a record-eligible marathon in under two hours. The time improved the previous world record by 65 seconds.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 4 June

Arsenal won Premier League; columnist reflects on Kenya fandom
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 →

Saturday 16 May

Writers can learn dedication from Kenya's world-record runners
An opinion piece argues that the disciplines required to produce champion runners—dedication, repetition, and refined technique—mirror those needed to create serious writers, and that Sebastian Sawe's recent world record represents a metaphor for creative excellence.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 13 May

ADAK launches anti-doping education across Kenyan elite athletics camps
The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya has rolled out a week-long athlete education programme across 16 elite training camps in Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, targeting both elite and upcoming athletes with focus on the World Anti-Doping Agency prohibited list, medication safety, therapeutic use exemptions, and nutrition.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya and France showcase sport for youth development
Kenya and France used sport as a platform for youth empowerment and economic cooperation at a high-level sports demonstration held at the University of Nairobi on May 11, organised by the French development agency in collaboration with the French Embassy and Kenyan partners, featuring demonstrations in basketball, athletics and football.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sabastian Sawe to compete at Berlin Marathon in September
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 →

Tuesday 12 May

Kenya-France sports partnership key for African development: Tergat, Loroupe
Former NOC-K President Paul Tergat and other sports leaders say Kenya's hosting of the Africa Forward Summit 2026 demonstrates deepening Kenya-France cooperation in sports. The summit featured a sports demonstration event at the University of Nairobi alongside bilateral agreements between Presidents Ruto and Macron, with Tergat noting Kenya will host the Youth Olympic Games for the first time.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 5 May

Sawe's marathon record showcases Kenyan excellence globally
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 →

Friday 1 May

Marathon world record holder Sawe offered luxury holiday by KTB
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 →
Sabastian Sawe breaks marathon world record at London
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 →
Sabastian Sawe receives Sh8 million, car for marathon record
Marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe returned to Kenya after posting the first-ever sub-two-hour marathon time of 1:59:30 in London, and was awarded Sh8 million and a car by President William Ruto at a State House reception in Nairobi. Sawe shattered the previous world record of 2:00:35 held by the late Kelvin Kiptum.
1 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 30 April

Senator Cherargei criticizes KRA taxation of athlete prize money
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 →
Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe runs first official sub-two-hour marathon
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 Ruto awards Sawe Ksh8 million after sub-two-hour marathon
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 Ruto honors marathoner Sawe for record-breaking achievement
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 →
Ruto awards Sawe Sh8m and car for marathon world record
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 marathon runner Sawe breaks sub-two-hour barrier in London
Sebastian Sawe, 31, from Nandi County, became the first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in an official race, clocking 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. He returned to Kenya to a hero's welcome at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday night.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →