Sawe Breaks Sub-Two Hour Marathon Barrier

Sabastian Sawe has shocked the athletics world by becoming the first runner to break the sub-two-hour barrier in a competitive marathon, finishing the London Marathon in 1:59:30. The Kenyan, who had previously shown promise with his second-fastest marathon debut in history, broke the previous world record by 65 seconds.

Speaking after his historic achievement, Sawe admitted the time came as a surprise even to him, with his focus primarily on retaining his title. The 30-year-old runner, born in Kenya's Rift Valley, believes he can go even faster, stating 'Even 1:58 is possible.' His accomplishment has been hailed as 'sport and history in the making' by London Marathon race director Hugh Brasher. forumteam.blog