Mathieu Sawe
Kenyan male high jumper
About Mathieu Sawe
Born 1988. Mathieu Sawe is a Kenyan high jumper.
Mathew Sawe (born 2 July 1988) is a Kenyan track and field athlete who competes in the high jump. He holds a personal best of , which is the Kenyan record for the event.
He reached international level in 2012 and competed in two events at the African Championship where he reached the high jump podium with a jump of , taking the bronze medal. In 2014 he competed at the 2014 African Championships in Athletics and 2014 Commonwealth Games without reaching the podium.
His breakthrough came in 2015, when he won the 2015 national trials with a national record height. A jump of brought him the gold at the 2016 African Championships in Athletics. This made him the first Kenyan to win that title.
International competitions
National titles
Kenyan Athletics Championships High jump: 2015
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mathieu Sawe?
Kenyan male high jumper
When was Mathieu Sawe born?
Mathieu Sawe was born on 2 July 1988 in Nandi County.
What is Mathieu Sawe's occupation?
Mathieu Sawe is a high jumper.
What nationality is Mathieu Sawe?
Mathieu Sawe is Kenyan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mathieu Sawe. https://biography.guide/mathieu-sawe/
MLA: "Mathieu Sawe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mathieu-sawe/.
Chicago: "Mathieu Sawe." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mathieu-sawe/.
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