'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations
Kenyan marathon runner Sebastian Sawe was welcomed home with jubilant celebrations after becoming the first man to complete a marathon in under two hours under competitive race conditions. Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Sawe was greeted by family, officials, and supporters, with festivities including a water cannon salute and cultural performances. His record-breaking time of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon has sparked national pride and recognition across Kenya.
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'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations28 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBarbara Plett Usher,Africa correspondentandToby MannEPAKenyan World Marathon Record holder Sabastian Sawe (C) speaks during a press conference after arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya, 29 April 2026.Kenya's Sebastian Sawe has returned home to joyous scenes after becoming the first man to run a marathon in under two hours in competitive race conditions.His incredible achievement at the London Marathon on Sunday is being celebrated in Kenya, where officials welcomed him home in the midst of a crush of cameras at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the capital Nairobi.His parents were also present to greet him,…
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