Sabastian Sawe
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes the first man to run a marathon under two hours.
Notable Quotes
"I am feeling good, I am so happy. It is a day to remember."View Story →
"I would like to help the crowds for cheering us. They help a lot because if it was not for them, you do not feel you are so loved."View Story →
"What comes today is not for me alone, but for all of us today in London."View Story →
"What comes today is not for me alone, but for all of us today in London."View Story →
"I feel good, I'm so happy. It is a day to remember for me."View Story →
"What comes today is not for me alone, but for all of us today in London."View Story →
"What comes today is not for me alone, but for all of us today in London."View Story →
"I think they help a lot, because if it was not for them you don’t feel like you are so loved… with them calling, you feel so happy and strong."View Story →
"I am feeling good, I am happy, it’s a day to remember for me."View Story →
"We start the race well and approaching the end of finishing the race I was feeling strong."View Story →
"I am so happy."View Story →
"Finally, reaching the finishing line, I saw the time, and I was so excited to see I had run a world record today."View Story →
"Finally reaching the finishing line, I saw the time, and I was so excited to see I had run a world record today."View Story →
"It was not in my mind. I was well prepared for this year's London Marathon, but what comes surprised me because I was not thinking to run a world record."View Story →
"The big difference is it's so light and very comfortable."View Story →
"The big difference is it's so light and very comfortable."View Story →
"Finally reaching the finishing line, I saw the time, and I was so excited to see I had run a world record today."View Story →
"What comes today is not for me alone, but for all of us today in London."View Story →
"The big difference is it's so light and very comfortable."View Story →
"I am proud to have made a great achievement in life."View Story →
"I did not expect it."View Story →
"It is such a beautiful day. I’m glad you have joined me in celebrating, and that you have shown a spirit I never expected could be like this. I’m very grateful."View Story →
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