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A record-breaking race and Catholic blessing highlight the role of faith for Kenyan runners

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A Catholic church in Eldoret, an epicenter of global long-distance running in the north Rift Valley region of Kenya, is in the spotlight after a runner prayed there and later won the London Marathon. Sabastian Sawe, 31, maintained a blistering…

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A record-breaking race and Catholic blessing highlight the role of faith for Kenyan runners

(RNS) — Sabastian Sawe clinched the London Marathon in record time, becoming the first human to run an official marathon in under two hours. His win also drew attention to the connection between running and faith for Kenyans.

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Religion News Service broke the news in United States on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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