Sebastian Sawe, the world record holder, is set to defend his Berlin Marathon title in September after becoming the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours in legal conditions last month. Multiple outlets report that the 31-year-old achieved the milestone in London, lowering the standard barrier for the marathon distance under officially accepted rules. Following that performance, Sawe confirms he will return to Berlin for the next race, where he previously won and will again compete to retain the title. Coverage aligns on both the timing and significance of his record-breaking run—his first sub-two-hour marathon in legal conditions—and on his upcoming commitment to the Berlin Marathon in September. While the reports vary slightly in phrasing and location emphasis, they consistently describe Sawe’s age, his status as world record holder, the achievement of the two-hour barrier last month, and his plan to defend his Berlin championship later this year.