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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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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…
deadline.comworld44 days ago
Polish Streamer Łatwogang Raises Over $70 Million for Childhood Cancer in 9-Day Broadcast
Polish streamer Łatwogang completed a 9-day live broadcast that raised more than 250 million złoty, equivalent to about $70 million, for childhood cancer patients. The event, which ended yesterday, set a new world record for charity fundraising during a live stream. @MarioNawfal…
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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…
deccanchronicle.comworld47 days ago
Veteran and Son Near Completion of Global Cycling Journey for World Records
A veteran and his son from Norfolk are days away from finishing a year-long bicycle trip around the world. They aim to set three Guinness World Records and have raised funds for Unicef. The pair shared experiences from their travels through multiple continents.
foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.comworld49 days ago
Two Friends Set Record with 14,000-Mile Drive in Three-Wheeled Car to South Africa
Two adventurers completed a 14,000-mile journey from London to Cape Town in a Reliant Robin three-wheeler, setting a record for the longest trip in such a vehicle. They faced breakdowns, political unrest, and dangerous roads over four-and-a-half months. The car, named Sheila, wil…
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