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Kenya's Sabastian Sawe became the first person to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier, running 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. His historic achievement rewrites what humanity believed possible in long-distance running.
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe just became the first person ever to officially run a marathon in under two hours, finishing in 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. President William Ruto welcomed him home as a hero for pushing the boundaries of what humans can achieve. #
British Olympic runner Calli Hauger-Thackery completed the Boston Marathon in 2:43 while five months pregnant, calling it more meaningful than her European medals. She'd already won two marathons before discovering she was expecting.
A teacher from Stockport just shattered the world record for fastest marathon in a sari, and her bold run is inspiring South Asian women across the UK to lace up their running shoes. Madhusmita Jena didn't just beat the old record—she obliterated it.
Elizabeth Obih-Frank was diagnosed with a rare inflammatory disease at 22 that destroyed nearly half her lung capacity. Now 66, she's completed 14 marathons using a simple run-walk method that rebuilt her endurance one interval at a time. ##
A Yorkshire grandmother celebrated her retirement from teaching by running the London Marathon two days later, then went on to complete 125 marathons across all seven continents. Christine Hobson became the oldest woman to finish Antarctica's brutal ice marathon at age 69.
Hannah Cox went from never running to completing 100 consecutive marathons across 4,200km of India in just 100 days. The 41-year-old conquered scorching heat, tiger country, and serious illness to trace her late father's heritage along a historic route.
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Ultra-marathon legend Bruce Fordyce reflects on four decades of joy at South Africa's iconic Two Oceans Marathon. His story reveals how choosing love over winning created a lifetime of unforgettable moments.
Natasha Littler will run her seventh marathon this Sunday, but this one carries special meaning as she honors her father who died by suicide nearly 30 years ago. She's raised $2,500 for Beyond Blue and is teaching her three sons that mental health matters.
Andy Spary went from stage three colon cancer diagnosis to finishing the London Marathon in just two years. He never stopped running, even between chemotherapy treatments.
The 2026 London Marathon just became the largest marathon in history, with nearly 60,000 runners crossing the finish line. From world records up front to someone running in Crocs, it proved you can be both world-class and wonderfully weird.
Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe just made history at the 2026 London Marathon, becoming the first person ever to run a marathon in under two hours during an actual race. What was once thought impossible is now reality.
Emily Webster, who beat a rare appendix cancer at 32, is running her first marathon wearing her late father-in-law's Boston Marathon jacket. The Durham professor honors Bryan Suits, who ran Boston during his own cancer treatment before losing his battle in 2023.
A special education teacher will run the Manchester Marathon in a traditional saree, attempting to break a world record while showing women they can exercise in whatever makes them comfortable. Madhusmita Jena needs to finish in under 3 hours and 50 minutes to claim the title.
A drum & bass DJ is attempting to become the first person ever to DJ while running the entire 26.2-mile London Marathon, all to raise money for sick children. The wildest part? He's doing it the morning after performing a sold-out show for 2,000 fans.
Madhusmita is attempting to set a world record at the Manchester Marathon by running 26.2 miles in a traditional sari. She hopes to finish in under 3 hours and 50 minutes to inspire women everywhere to prioritize fitness.
A two-time cancer survivor is choosing love over fear by running in Florida's DONNA Marathon this weekend. She's joining thousands of runners in Jacksonville for the race that benefits breast cancer research and patient care.
Just weeks after hanging up his cleats, Welsh soccer legend Aaron Ramsey is lacing up running shoes for the London Marathon. He's honoring six-year-old Hugh, his son's playmate who died from rare cancer.
A trainee solicitor with a serious heart condition is attempting to break a Guinness World Record at the London Marathon while dressed as Captain Underpants. Archie Hunt is running to raise money for the children's hospital that treats his condition.
A British teacher is attempting to set a world record by running the Manchester Marathon in a saree, hoping to prove women can exercise in any clothing they choose. Madhusmita Jena aims to finish in under three hours and 50 minutes while inspiring women worldwide to prioritize their wellbeing.
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