Could Australia see Sawe? Sydney Marathon to chase sub-two hour stars
Sydney Marathon organisers are in discussions to invite sub-two hour marathon stars Sebastian Sawe and Yomif Kejelcha to compete in August. Sawe recently made history by breaking the two-hour barrier at the London Marathon, setting a new world record. The event director is finalizing the elite field and negotiating appearance fees to secure top runners for the race.
- ▪Sebastian Sawe became the first man to legally break the two-hour barrier for a marathon with a time of 1:59:30.
- ▪Yomif Kejelcha also ran under two hours, finishing second with a time of 1:59:41.
- ▪The Sydney Marathon is set for August 30 and aims to attract elite runners with lucrative appearance fees.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:03:51 +1000 |
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