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nypost.comworld28 days ago
Ethiopian Runner Yebrgual Melese Dies at 36 During Training
Yebrgual Melese fell ill while preparing for the Ottawa Marathon and died in hospital. The Ethiopian long-distance runner was 36. The Ethiopian Athletics Federation expressed sorrow and offered condolences to her family.
thesouthafrican.comworld41 days agoUpdated
Kenya 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.…
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citizen.co.zaworld41 days ago
Kenyan 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.
Filip Bossuyt, flickr / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)world42 days ago
Ethiopian Runner Yomif Kejelcha Finishes London Marathon Under Two Hours in Second Place
Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia completed the 2026 London Marathon in 1:59:41, marking the first time he ran a competitive marathon and breaking the two-hour barrier. He finished second behind Kenya's Sabastian Sawe, who set a new world record. Kejelcha expressed satisfaction with his…
winnipegfreepress.comworld46 days ago
Hellen 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…