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
- Sabastian Sawe (KEN) 2:02.05
- Deresa Geleta (ETH) 2:02.38
- Daniel Mateiko (KEN) 2:04.24