Sabastian Sawe has become the first man to run a marathon in under two hours in competitive conditions.
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- President Ruto awarded Sawe two cheques and a vehicle number plate for his marathon record.
- Sawe was awarded two cheques worth 8 million Kenya shillings and a vehicle number plate with his record time by President William Ruto.
- Sawe is already talking about his next competition in the autumn, saying he believes he can run an even faster time.
- Sawe's father, Simeon Sawe, expressed pride in his son's achievement, saying Sawe was determined to break the record.
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'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations
President Ruto awarded Sawe two cheques and a vehicle number plate for his marathon record.
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- President Ruto awarded Sawe two cheques and a vehicle number plate for his marathon record.
- Sawe was awarded two cheques worth 8 million Kenya shillings and a vehicle number plate with his record time by President William Ruto.
- Sawe is already talking about his next competition in the autumn, saying he believes he can run an even faster time.
- Sawe's father, Simeon Sawe, expressed pride in his son's achievement, saying Sawe was determined to break the record.
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