Event Overview
Two runners break two-hour mark at London Marathon
On April 27, 2026, Sabastian Sawe of Kenya became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in the marathon, finishing the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds. This milestone was confirmed by multiple sources, including PBS NewsHour and NBC News. Sawe's achievement has been noted as a significant moment in sports history, with Adidas shares rising following the event, as he wore their latest running shoes during the race, according to CNN.
The breaking of the two-hour marathon barrier has led to a notable increase in Adidas stock prices, with shares rising nearly 2% after the event, as reported by CNN.
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Two runners break two-hour mark at London Marathon
Two runners break two-hour mark at London Marathon
Marathon milestone shattered as Sawe breaks 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds
LONDON (AP) — A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon. Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds.
Adidas shares get a lift from London Marathon winners
Shares in Adidas climbed Monday, after Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe set a new world record in the London Marathon on Sunday while wearing the German sportswear maker’s newest running shoe. Adidas gained nearly 2% in the early afternoon in Frankfurt, before paring gains to trade 1.4% higher at €138 ($162) a share. The stock.