Berlin, May 13, 2026 (AFP) - History-maker Sawe to compete at Berlin Marathon

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2026-05-13

Sabastian Sawe, who became the first person run a marathon in under two hours, will compete at the Berlin Marathon in September, race organisers announced Wednesday. The 31-year-old Kenyan smashed the previous world record when he ran the London Marathon in 1hr 59min 30sec in April wearing a new model of super shoes. Now he will doubtless set his eyes on further lowering his historic time on September 27 at the Berlin Marathon, which is known for......

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