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Marathon world record holder Sebastian Sawe arrived at JKIA Nairobi to a heroic welcome. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]
Marathon world record holder Sabastian Sawe was given a heroic welcome on his return from London, where he posted the first-ever sub-two-hour marathon time of 1:59:30 on Sunday.
After being received by jubilant fans and family members together with government and Athletics Kenya officials at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday, Sawe yesterday received Sh8 million and a car from President William Ruto at a State House reception in Nairobi.
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