Sabastian Sawe Breaks the Two-Hour Marathon Record

May 12, 2026, 11:35
AfricaSports

Introduction

Sabastian Sawe is a runner from Kenya. He ran the London Marathon in less than two hours. This is a new world record.

Main Body

Sawe finished the race in one hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds. He was very fast. Other runners also broke records in this race. Sawe wore special shoes from Adidas. These shoes are very light. They weigh only 97 grams. They help runners move faster, but they are very expensive. Sawe met the President of France after the race. Some people say the shoes helped him win. Sawe says he worked hard and trained for a long time. He also took drug tests to show he is a clean athlete.

Conclusion

Sabastian Sawe has the world record now. Many people are talking about how light shoes change sports.

Learning

πŸ‘Ÿ The Power of 'Very'

In this story, we see a simple way to make a word stronger. We use very before a describing word.

  • Fast β†’\rightarrow Very fast
  • Light β†’\rightarrow Very light
  • Expensive β†’\rightarrow Very expensive

How to use it: If something is just 'good', it is okay. If it is 'very good', it is amazing! Use this to give more detail when you speak.

πŸ•’ Talking About Time

Look at how the text describes the record:

"one hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds"

The Pattern: Big unit β†’\rightarrow Small unit β†’\rightarrow Smallest unit

When you tell someone your time or a duration, always start with the largest piece of time first. This makes your English sound natural and organized.

Vocabulary Learning

runner
a person who runs, especially for sport or exercise
Example:She is a runner who trains every morning.
marathon
a long-distance race of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles)
Example:The marathon takes place in the city center.
record
a written account of facts or a best performance
Example:He set a new record in the race.
fast
moving or able to move at high speed
Example:The runner ran fast to win the race.
shoes
footwear for the feet
Example:He bought new shoes for the marathon.
light
not heavy, easy to lift
Example:The shoes are light, so they feel easy to wear.
help
to give assistance to someone
Example:The shoes help him run faster.
move
to change position
Example:The shoes make it easier to move.
expensive
costing a lot of money
Example:The shoes are expensive because they are high quality.
president
the head of a country or organization
Example:He met the president after the race.
drug
a medicine used to treat or prevent disease
Example:He took drug tests to prove he was clean.
athlete
a person who participates in sports
Example:He is a famous athlete from Kenya.