Gaborone, Botswana, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - Sawe sub-2hr marathon captured 'global imagination' says Coe

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World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe on Friday hailed Sabastian Sawe's victory in the London Marathon, during which he became the first person to break the mythical two-hour mark in a race, telling AFP it was a feat that captured the imagination of the entire world. The 31-year-old Kenyan won a stunning race round the streets of London last Sunday in 1hr 59min 30sec, edging a tight battle with Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha, who also finished in under......

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