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How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon
Sabastian Sawe from Kenya won the London Marathon on April 26, 2026, breaking the two-hour barrier with a time of 1:59:30, surpassing the previous record by 30 seconds. Sawe's victory marks a significant milestone in marathon history, as he is the first to achieve this feat. His performance has been attributed in part to the lightweight 'super shoes' he wore during the race, which some sources suggest contributed to his record-breaking time (BBC News, NPR).
Sawe's record-breaking marathon time could influence future athletic performances and the development of running technology, as it sets a new benchmark for marathon runners worldwide (NPR).
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How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour barrier at London Marathon
'Absolutely incredible!' - Sawe breaks sub 2-hour marathon world record in London Sabastian Sawe has always had a propensity to surprise. Having never competed on the road, the Kenyan began the 2022 Seville half marathon as a pacemaker, proceeded to drop everybody within the first 10km, and carried on to claim victory.
Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
Sebastian Sawe from Kenya crosses the finish line to win the men’s race at the London Marathon in London, Sunday, April 26, 2026.(AP Photo/Ian Walton) Sebastian Sawe from Kenya celebrates winning the men’s race at the London Marathon in London, Sunday, April 26, 2026.(AP Photo/Ian Walton) Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia.
Lighter than a bar of soap: The 99g 'super shoes' Sabastian Sawe wore to shatter marathon record
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East Africa redefines marathon limits as Sabastian Sawe leads historic charge
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