Sabastian Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Marathon Barrier at London Marathon
In a historic achievement, Sabastian Sawe becomes the first athlete to complete a marathon in under two hours during the London Marathon, finishing in 1:59:30.
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe has made history by becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours during a competitive race. This remarkable feat took place at the London Marathon.
Sawe completed the race with an impressive time of 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds, marking a significant milestone in the world of athletics.
This achievement not only highlights Sawe's exceptional talent but also sets a new benchmark for marathon runners globally.
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Update at 17:36 UTC on 2026-04-26
DW News reported Kenya's Sabastian Sawe has made history in London as the first man to run a marathon in under two hours. He beat the world record by more than a minute. Le Monde reported Sabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon, where the winner of the women's race, Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, also broke her own world record. BBC Sport reported Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes the first person in history to run a sub-two-hour marathon in race conditions as he wins the 2026 London Marathon. Additional matching coverage came from 4 more sources.
Sources: DW News, Le Monde, BBC Sport, NPR News, EuroNews, Financial Times, AP News
Update at 20:56 UTC on 2026-04-26
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Update at 05:23 UTC on 2026-04-27
France 24 reported Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe entered the history books by becoming the first man to run a marathon in under two hours. He won the London race in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds.
Sources: France 24