African triumph! Two athletes break the two-hour marathon barrier for the first time in history

The world of athletics has witnessed the unthinkable: at the London Marathon, two phenomenal African athletes shattered the once-impenetrable two-hour barrier, forever redefining the limits of human potential.

Details: Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe claimed victory in this historic race, clocking an astounding time of 1:59:30.

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But the real sensation came from the runner-up — Ethiopian athlete Yomif Kejelcha. This marathon was his career debut, and he immediately delivered a phenomenal sub-two-hour performance.

Kenya and Ethiopia have once again confirmed their absolute dominance in this discipline.

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