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Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe has made history by becoming the first athlete to complete a marathon in under two hours, finishing the London Marathon in 1:59:30 on April 26, 2026. This achievement breaks the previous world record, which was held by Kelvin Kiptum. Sawe's time surpasses the fabled two-hour barrier by 30 seconds, marking a significant milestone in marathon running. The event was widely covered, with sources confirming the details of Sawe's victory and record-breaking performance.
Sawe's record-breaking marathon time could inspire a new generation of athletes and elevate the standards for competitive marathon running, as noted by CNN.
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Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe becomes first man to run sub two-hour marathon as he wins in London
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history by becoming the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race to win the London Marathon. Sawe broke the world record to complete the London Marathon in 1:59:30. His time shatters the previous world record, held by the late athlete Kelvin Kiptum, who.
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe becomes first man to run sub two-hour marathon as he wins in London
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe made history by becoming the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race to win the London Marathon. Sawe broke the world record to complete the London Marathon in 1:59:30. His time shatters the previous world record, held by the late athlete Kelvin Kiptum, who.
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.