This is marathon record holder Sabastian Sawe
April 27, 2026 2:45 p.m. | 2:44m
Sabastian Sawe set a sensational marathon world record on Sunday. Who is the man who was the first person to run under two hours in an official marathon race?
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In Kenya they say that running itself can be considered as life. It would be about knowing what you want and where you are going. Here in Kapsabet, 2000 meters above sea level, there is someone who lives according to this philosophy and can clearly formulate his goal.
What I can do.
Says Bastian Saffe. Four marathons in your own album, each with winning photos. He only begins serious training for long distances after he turns 20. Late starter against all laws, says one of the greatest of all time.
Normally you need 4 to 5 marathons to get really good at this distance. But this guy is good from the start. This is so special, he is so gifted.
Marathon Mentally, Saved is considered an absolutely exceptional athlete, short in interviews but always unmistakable.
Am Not Anyone?
In order to counteract the general suspicion of doping in Kenyan running, Save has himself tested regularly. He is said to be one of the most tested marathon runners.
And it has been shown that there is a widespread culture of doping in Kenya. Nevertheless, in this case there is no proof of anything for the marathon world record. However, in recent years it has also been shown that prominent Kenyan runners have repeatedly run excellent times and then it didn’t last long. And they were taken out of circulation because of doping violations. But there is no prejudice. So far, based on the information we have publicly, there is no indication that it was caused by doping.
And so other justifications count, for example training load. In direct preparation for a marathon, Save runs up to 240 kilometers per week.
Do you have the confidence to break this magic, Marc? Yes!
The 31-year-old said back in September. A sound barrier that he is now breaking in London. By the way, with bread and honey for breakfast. Sebastian Save. Where does his path still lead?
