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Sawe Achieves a Remarkable Victory at the TCS London Marathon
Have you heard the motivating story of the TCS London Marathon champ who was coached in Scotland and raced in obtained equipment from a Glasgow club?
This fascinating tale focuses on Sabastian Sawe, whose spectacular success last Sunday has actually revived fond memories for Colin Thomas, resulting in a heartfelt reunion in London.
Sawe left viewers in wonder as he clinched the title in London with an impressive time of 2:02.27, following his excellent launching marathon win in Valencia in 2024.
Years back, coach Colin played a critical function in supporting a group of professional athletes in Kenya, offering important equipment that had actually been kindly contributed by the West End Road Runners.
“Since 2015, I have frequently visited Iten, known as the Home of Champions in Kenya, where I have collaborated with numerous talented athletes and dedicated coaches,” Colin shared.
“In 2018, we initiated a ‘Kit for Kenya’ campaign, where we collected unwanted running apparel from the generous people of Glasgow, with a significant contribution from the West End Road Runners.”
“The collected items were shipped to Kenya, and I distributed them to aspiring athletes who were in desperate need of support. Among those who benefited was Sabastian Sawe, who has now risen to prominence.”
Colin Thomas with a group of gifted professional athletes in Kenya, consisting of the impressive 2:02 marathoner Sabastian Sawe
“We also organized a mini training camp for eight promising young athletes, providing them with housing, meals, and coaching support to foster their development.”
“During my time there, I conducted multiple training sessions and entrusted their ongoing development to the capable Kenyan coach John Ewoi, while I remotely provided the training plans. Many of these athletes, particularly Sawe, showed immense promise during this period.”
“Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic halted our progress in 2020, but I had heard that Sabastian had signed with a major management company and was on his way to becoming a standout athlete.”
“His victory in Valencia in 2024 was a testament to his talent and potential, and he has now further solidified his status with his London triumph.”
“After his marathon win, I had the opportunity to reconnect with him in London, which was a truly memorable experience.”
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