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April 28, 2026

London Marathon: Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe breaks world record and two-hour barrier

Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe makes has made history with the first official sub two-hour marathon, finishing in 1:59:30 and setting a new world record in the London Marathon

London Marathon: Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe breaks world record and two-hour barrier

TL;DR

  • Sebastian Sawe of Kenya set a new world record at the London Marathon with a time of 1:59:30.
  • Sawe is the first runner to officially break the two-hour barrier in a competitive marathon race.
  • Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa also set a new world record in the women's London Marathon.
  • Owen Korir of Kenya won the Moscow Half Marathon in a record time of 59:35.
  • John Korir of Kenya won the Boston Marathon for the second consecutive year, setting a new course record.

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