Sabastian Sawe, the Kenyan runner who won the 2026 London Marathon in a commanding debut, has said that no race result comes before his Catholic faith, insisting that Sunday Mass remains a fixed point in his life even at the height of elite competition. The 29-year-old athlete, speaking after his victory in London, said he never misses Mass and places his trust in God before every race.
Sawe crossed the finish line in 1:59:30, breaking away decisively from the field and confirming his place among the leading marathoners of his generation. Sawe said his achievements are grounded in prayer, and suggested that athletic ambition means little unless it is ordered by something higher.
