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The winner of the London Marathon, Kenyan Sebastian Sawe, became the first man to break the legendary two-hour barrier
The winner of the London Marathon, Kenyan Sebastian Sawe, became the first man to break the legendary two-hour barrier. © Justin Tallis, AFP

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Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe entered the history books by becoming the first man to run a marathon in under two hours. He won the London race in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds.