'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record
Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.
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"They watched the race from home in rural Kenya."
— Simion Sawe , Other
"They are planning celebrations for when Sabastian returns."
— Emily Sawe , Other
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Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.
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