Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, touched down in Nairobi to a jubilant homecoming. The historic runner was greeted with dancing, music, and cheers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as fans and family celebrated his record-breaking feat.
BBC News Africa correspondent Barbara Plett-Usher reported from the scene, describing the electric atmosphere as Sawe stepped off the plane. The athlete's achievement, which shattered long-standing barriers in distance running, has sparked nationwide pride in Kenya, a country renowned for producing world-class marathoners.
Sawe's parents, who earlier told the BBC they 'jumped around the house' upon learning of his record, were among the crowd, beaming with joy. The runner, visibly moved by the reception, thanked his supporters and dedicated his success to his nation.
The sub-two-hour marathon was long considered an impossible milestone, but Sawe's relentless training and determination made it a reality. His feat cements his place in athletics history and inspires a new generation of Kenyan runners.