Two-Hour Barrier Smashed Twice in History-Making London Marathon

History was made on the streets of London today as Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe achieved an unprecedented feat, breaking the two-hour barrier in the marathon. His incredible time of 1:59:30 not only secured him victory at the London Marathon but also etched his name in the annals of athletic achievement, surpassing the previous world record held by the late Kelvin Kiptum.

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Kenya's Sabastian Sawe has became the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, winning the London Marathon with a time of one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds.

Sawe's performance was nothing short of extraordinary. He ran a near-perfect race, pushing the limits of human endurance. Close on his heels was Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha, who also dipped under the two-hour mark in his marathon debut, clocking 1:59:41. This remarkable display of speed and stamina from both athletes underscores the evolving capabilities in marathon running.

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Both runners beat the previous world record time of 2:00:35, which was set by Kelvin Kiptum in 2024.

Adding to the day's historic achievements, Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa delivered a dominant performance in the women's race, shattering her own world record with a blistering time of 2:15:04. Her victory, ahead of Kenya's Hellen Obiri and Joyciline Jepkosgei, further cements her status as a leading figure in women's marathon running. The London Marathon has once again proven to be a stage for record-breaking performances and inspiring athletic triumphs.

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Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia broke her own women's only world record en route to victory.