Sabastian Sawe, who made history by running an official marathon in under two hours at the London Marathon, received a hero's welcome in his native Kenya. Adorned with garlands, Sawe flew into his home region where he was celebrated by family and friends for his groundbreaking athletic achievement. He remarked that his victory was "a victory for all of us," acknowledging the collective pride in his accomplishment.

<p>Record-breaker says London Marathon win was ‘a victory for all of us’ as he is greeted by family and friends in Eldoret</p><p>Hugged, cheered and adorned with garlands, the first man to run an official marathon in under two hours has returned as a hero to his home village in Kenya.</p><p>Sabastian Sawe, who stunned the world when he <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/apr/26/london-marathon-hails-greatest-day-as-sawe-breaks-two-hours-and-records-tumble">clocked 1h 59m 30s</a> in t...