The Unseen Cost of Record Seeking: When Injury Strikes Sebastian Sawe's withdrawal from the Berlin Marathon due to an undisclosed injury has sparked widespread interest in the world of track and field.
However, it raises more questions than answers about the harsh realities that come with pursuing records. Just weeks ago, Sawe broke the two hour barrier in London, a feat previously thought impossible for decades.
He was hailed as a hero back home in Kenya, receiving a cash and car gift from the president.