Marathon Record Breaker Sabastian Sawe Celebrated in Kenya
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- •Sabastian Sawe set a new marathon world record at the London Marathon with a time under two hours.
- •Sawe was greeted at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with a water cannon salute on his return.
- •President William Ruto received Sawe at State House Nairobi shortly after his arrival from London.
- •Ruto awarded Sawe 8 million Kenyan shillings as a cash prize for his achievement.
- •Alongside the cash award, Sawe received a state-of-the-art car from the Kenyan government.
- •Crowds in Nairobi held jubilant celebrations, including song and dance, to welcome Sawe home.
- •Kenyan outlets have highlighted Sawe’s intensive training regime, including high-altitude sessions, as key to his record.
- •Sawe has publicly said he did not expect the scale of the celebrations held in his honour.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Kenyan government expands rewards for international medalists and record holders More Kenyan runners may target major city marathons, boosting the country’s presence in global road racing.
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Primary Sources (9)
WESTThe Guardian - WorldSabastian Sawe receives hero’s welcome in Kenya after sub-two hour marathon featWESTBBC News - World'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrationsMEAl Jazeera - AllKenya’s Sawe hailed at State House after historic marathonMEAl Jazeera - All