Kenya's Sawe, Who Made History Breaking 2 Hours at London Marathon, to Participate in September Berlin Marathon
Kenyan long-distance runner Sabastian Sawe, the first in history to complete a marathon in under two hours, is set to compete in the Berlin Marathon this September. He aims to further improve his world-record time on the fast Berlin course.
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(Central News Agency, Berlin 13th, comprehensive foreign report) The Berlin Marathon organizers announced today that Sabastian Sawe, the first Kenyan runner in history to complete a full marathon in under two hours, will participate in the Berlin Marathon this September.
According to AFP, the 31-year-old Sawe competed in the London Marathon this April wearing new 'super running shoes,' breaking the world record with a time of 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds, successfully defending his title and officially becoming the first human to run under the two-hour mark, making history.
The Berlin Marathon course is known for being flat with few turns, consistently hailed as the 'cradle of world records.' Sawe has undoubtedly set his sights on the Berlin Marathon on September 27th, hoping to further push this historic achievement.
Despite the high temperature and humidity, Sawe won last year's Berlin Marathon with a time of 2 hours 02 minutes 16 seconds.
Sawe stated through the organizers, 'I am excited to return to the Berlin Marathon this year to defend my title.'
He added, 'Many people might be wondering what my goal is this time.'
He further stated, 'After winning the London Marathon and setting a sub-2 hour record, I can only say that, as always, I plan to prepare my best, come to Berlin to honor this great event and organization that invited me, and run at my best level and speed. As for what will happen on that day, we will wait and see.' (Edited by Liu Shu-chin) 1150513
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(Central News Agency, Berlin 13th, comprehensive foreign report) The Berlin Marathon organizers announced today that Sabastian Sawe, the first Kenyan runner in history to complete a full marathon in under two hours, will participate in the Berlin Marathon this September.
According to AFP, the 31-year-old Sawe competed in the London Marathon this April wearing new 'super running shoes,' breaking the world record with a time of 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds, successfully defending his title and officially becoming the first human to run under the two-hour mark, making history.
The Berlin Marathon course is known for being flat with few turns, consistently hailed as the 'cradle of world records.' Sawe has undoubtedly set his sights on the Berlin Marathon on September 27th, hoping to further push this historic achievement.
Despite the high temperature and humidity, Sawe won last year's Berlin Marathon with a time of 2 hours 02 minutes 16 seconds.
Sawe stated through the organizers, 'I am excited to return to the Berlin Marathon this year to defend my title.'
He added, 'Many people might be wondering what my goal is this time.'
He further stated, 'After winning the London Marathon and setting a sub-2 hour record, I can only say that, as always, I plan to prepare my best, come to Berlin to honor this great event and organization that invited me, and run at my best level and speed. As for what will happen on that day, we will wait and see.' (Edited by Liu Shu-chin) 1150513
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