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thesouthafrican.comKenya Awards Sebastian Sawe $62,000 and Custom Car After Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Record
Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe received a hero's welcome and government rewards upon returning home after becoming the first to run a marathon under two hours in official race conditions. President William Ruto presented him with cash prizes and a vehicle at State House in Nairobi.…
U.S. Department of State from United States / Wikimedia (Public domain)Kenyan Marathoner Sebastian Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Barrier, Honored by President Ruto
Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe returned home to celebrations after becoming the first athlete to complete a marathon in under two hours at the London Marathon. President William Ruto awarded him Ksh8 million, a new car, and a custom license plate during a ceremony at State House in…
citizen.co.zaKenyan Runner Sebastian Sawe Returns Home After Breaking Two-Hour Marathon Barrier
Sebastian Sawe arrived in Nairobi to celebrations after becoming the first man to run a marathon under two hours in competitive conditions. He finished the London Marathon in 1:59:30, surpassing the previous record. Kenyan officials and family greeted him at the airport.
ukdefencejournal.org.ukUSS Gerald R. Ford Returns After 300-Day Deployment; US Maintains Naval Blockade of Iran
The USS Gerald R. Ford is set to end its record-breaking deployment and return to Virginia following operations in the Iran conflict. President Trump extended the naval blockade on Iran until nuclear talks advance, amid global energy disruptions boosting Russia's oil revenues. Uk…
Samson Ssemakadde / Wikimedia (CC0)Sports Competition Allowing Performance-Enhancing Drugs Selects Anchors for Inaugural Event
A sports competition that permits athletes to use performance-enhancing substances has appointed a former NFL player and a sportscaster as studio anchors for its first event scheduled for late May. The competition will also involve other sportscasters and celebrities. The announc…
citizen.co.zaKenyan Runner Sebastian Sawe Breaks Marathon World Record in London
Kenyan athlete Sebastian Sawe became the first man to run a marathon under two hours in official race conditions, clocking 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha followed 11 seconds later with 1:59:41, marking the second sub-two-hour finish. Both runners wore A…
winnipegfreepress.comKenyan Sabastian Sawe Breaks Men's Marathon World Record at London Marathon
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe set a new men's marathon world record of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, becoming the first to officially run under two hours in a competitive race. Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha finished second in 1:59:41 on his marathon debut. In the women's race, Ethio…
winnipegfreepress.comKenya's Sabastian Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Barrier to Win London Marathon
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe became the first person to complete an official marathon in under two hours, finishing the London Marathon in 1:59:30. Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa set a new women's world record of 2:15:41 in the same event. Multiple sources confirmed the historic achieve…
skysports.comJeremy Doku Expresses Confidence in Team's Domestic Treble Prospects
Football player Jeremy Doku stated that his team could achieve a domestic treble. He responded affirmatively to a question about the possibility. The statement was reported by football journalist Fabrizio Romano.
winnipegfreepress.comHellen Obiri Prepares for London Marathon Debut After New York Course Record Win
Kenyan runner Hellen Obiri, fresh off a course-record victory at the New York Marathon in November 2025, is set to make her London Marathon debut on Sunday. She aims for a personal best on the fast course, with the women's world record of 2:09:56 in sight. Obiri trained in Phoeni…
espn.comKenyans Sharon Lokedi and John Korir Retain Boston Marathon Titles with Record Performances
Sharon Lokedi won the women's Boston Marathon for the second consecutive year, finishing in 2 hours, 18 minutes, and 51 seconds. John Korir defended his men's title by breaking the course record in 2 hours, 1 minute, and 52 seconds. Marcel Hug secured his ninth men's wheelchair v…
espn.comKenyans Retain Boston Marathon Titles as John Korir Sets Course Record
John Korir of Kenya broke the Boston Marathon course record to retain the men's title, while compatriot Sharon Lokedi repeated as women's champion. Marcel Hug of Switzerland claimed his ninth men's wheelchair victory, and Eden Rainbow-Cooper of Britain won the women's wheelchair…
WiredHumanoid Robot Sets Half-Marathon Record in Beijing, Surpassing Human Best
A humanoid robot developed by Chinese company Honor completed a half-marathon in Beijing in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record. The event featured over 100 robots racing on separate tracks from 12,000 human runners. This marks a significant improvement from…
Sport the library / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)Scottish Sprinter Beth Dobbin Announces Retirement After Health Battle
Beth Dobbin, the Scottish 200m record holder, announced her retirement on Monday following a three-year battle with a serious health issue. The 31-year-old athlete reflected on her career achievements, including Olympic and Commonwealth Games appearances. Dobbin expressed pride i…
Père Igor / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Australian Sprinter Gout Gout Wins 200m at National Championships
An 18-year-old Australian sprinter named Gout Gout won the 200m event at the national championships in Sydney. His time was faster than the time recorded by Usain Bolt at age 18. The event took place on April 12, 2026.