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He Did What Scientists Said Was Impossible: Sebastian Sawe Runs the First Official Sub-2-Hour Marathon

Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe did what generations of athletes, scientists, and coaches believed was virtually impossible: he crossed the finish line of the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds.

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