Sabastian Sawe reacts after shattering course record at Prague Half Marathon

World Half Marathon champion Sabastian Sawe did not rest on his laurels after a poor show at the World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.

At the World Cross Country, Sawe finished a disappointing seventh place and could not wait to heal his heartbreak at the Prague Half Marathon.

He meant business when he ran a solo race from gun to tape, winning in a course record time of 58:24. The time he clocked was a Personal Best time and it also propelled him to number 12 on the world all-time rankings.

He broke away from his rivals a few minutes into the race and passing the 10km mark, it was evident that he was in for a big victory. He was in a class of his own in the Czech Republic capital and proceeded to win by more than a minute and a half.

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“I am absolutely happy that I managed to achieve my personal best and to break the race record as well. I had a great run; the course was fast and enjoyable. The fans drove me forward, I didn’t experience any critical moment,” Sawe said as per Athletics Weekly.

He also noted that Prague is a beautiful city since he had also been training there in preparation for the half marathon.

“Prague is a beautiful city. I liked it during my training, but today the beauty of the city got me completely,” the 29-year-old said.

The win marks his second victory since the season started since he opened this 2024 with a commanding win at the National Cross Country Championships held at the Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru.

Sawe also eyes a Team Kenya slot to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games scheduled for later this year and the Kenyan certainly possesses what it takes to represent the country.