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Sebastian Sawe runs fifth fastest time on his debut in Valencia

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Sebastian Sawe raises his hands as he cuts the tape in a world leading time this year at the Valencia Narathon on Sunday 01, 2024. Photo: Pablo Morano

World Road Running champion, Sebastian Sawe made a historic debut when he ran the fifth fastest time in the world at the Valencia Marathon on Sunday (01) in Valencia, Spain.

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The 28-year-old who took charge of the race in final kilometres, clocked 2:02.05 on his debut over the distance with experienced Deresa Geleta of Ethiopia coming home in second place in a new personal best of 2:02.38 with Daniel Mateiko who was also making his third attempt to finish a full marathon, closing the podium three finishes in 2:04.23.

LEADING RESULTS

42KM MEN

  1. Sabastian Sawe   (KEN) 2:02.05
  2. Deresa Geleta      (ETH) 2:02.38
  3. Daniel Mateiko    (KEN) 2:04.24

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  • John Vaselyne is the founder of Athletics News. Africa’s only Independent Athletics News website. He has covered World U18 and U20 Championships, World Cross Country Championships, Four Continental Tour Gold Series, Wanda Diamond League. He has passion for the Sport and has over seven years experience in this area of sport. He is also the Leading Athletics Pundit in the Country, having been hosted in ALL leading TV stations in Kenya

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