Ankur Desai

His parents say his achievement will change not only their lives but those of the whole community.

I did not expect he was going to break the record.

That really surprised us all.

I was afraid the runner from Ethiopia would beat him.

When I saw Sebastian pull ahead, I was so excited.

I started celebrating and did not even watch the end of the race.

Emily, Sebastian's mother, takes the lead.

Thank you so much, my son, for the marvelous things you have done, she sings.

Her son is a man from modest beginnings in rural Kenya, but his parents tell us their lives are now set to change along with his.

We are so grateful and thank God, they say.

He has really lifted us up and will give back to the community.

The truth is, he promised us that he's going to build us a house.

Big changes for you.

Sebastian is special, but he's not alone.

Many elite marathon runners have come from this part of the world.

It's raining here right now, but the western highlands of Kenya are the global capital of high-altitude training for distance running.

It helps athletes build their endurance and their lung capacity.

At the moment, Sebastian is still enjoying the limelight in London, and that will certainly continue when he returns to Kenya, say his parents.

We wanted to have the celebrations for him before, but he said no, wait until I break the world record.

So now we will ask him if we are free to go ahead with the celebration.