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'I was not thinking to run a world record'

Sabastian Sawe admitted surprise at breaking the marathon world record in London.

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  • Sabastian Sawe admitted surprise at breaking the marathon world record in London.
  • Sabastian Sawe admitted he was surprised to break the marathon world record in London.
  • Sabastian Sawe underwent 12 months of frequent drug testing, including 25 out-of-competition tests before the Berlin Marathon.
  • Sabastian Sawe suffered a stress fracture in his foot during the Berlin Marathon and had back issues before the London Marathon.

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