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The London Marathon now offers equal prize money for runners and wheelchair athletes across men's and women's races. Over 50,000 runners will compete this Sunday in one of the world's most prestigious marathons.
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. #
For the first time in official competition, a runner has completed a marathon in under two hours. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe made history at the London Marathon, proving what the human body can achieve.
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe just became the first person to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier, clocking 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. His historic achievement shatters what many thought was impossible in legitimate race conditions.
While two runners shattered the two-hour marathon barrier at the 2025 London Marathon, nine other athletes made history in foam clogs, Captain Underpants costumes, and even while knitting. These remarkable achievements prove that pushing limits comes in all shapes, speeds, and outfits.
Sabastian Sawe became the first person ever to run a marathon under two hours in official race conditions, crossing the finish line at 1:59:30 in London. Two other runners also shattered the previous world record in an unprecedented display of human achievement.
John Korir shattered the Boston Marathon course record by over a minute, posting the fifth-fastest marathon time in history. Three runners beat the previous record in what organizers called the strongest field in the race's 130-year history.
An Indian marathoner just broke a national record that stood for nearly half a century. Barwal's historic achievement marks a new chapter for Indian distance running.
John Korir just ran the fifth-fastest marathon in history, breaking Boston's course record by over a minute while defending his championship title. The inspiring performance happened on a perfect spring morning that saw multiple runners achieve personal bests.
An Indian marathoner named Barwal just shattered a record that stood untouched for nearly five decades. The historic achievement marks a breakthrough moment for Indian distance running on the world stage.
Yeman Crippa became the first Italian man to win the Paris Marathon in a blistering 2:05:18, ending a 24-year European drought. After years of dominating Italian track records, the 28-year-old finally found his stride in the marathon distance.
A Kenyan athlete just ran the first legal sub-two-hour marathon, shattering the world record by over a minute in revolutionary shoes three years in the making. The breakthrough proves how smart engineering can help humans achieve what once seemed impossible.
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.
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.
Elite British marathoner Calli Hauger-Thackery finished the Boston Marathon in 2 hours 43 minutes while 22 weeks pregnant, calling it the most meaningful achievement of her career. The Olympic athlete pushed through a trapped nerve and bathroom breaks to complete all 26.2 miles.
Tigst Assefa just ran the fastest women's marathon in history, shattering her own world record at the London Marathon. The Ethiopian champion finished in 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 40 seconds.
For the first time in official competition, two runners shattered the legendary 2-hour marathon barrier at the London Marathon. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe led the way at 1:59:30, beating the previous world record by 65 seconds.
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe just became the first person to officially run a marathon in under two hours, shattering records at the 2026 London Marathon. Even more incredible: two other runners also broke the previous world record in the same race.
For the first time ever, two men ran a marathon in under two hours at the London Marathon, while a woman shattered the women's record. All three were wearing groundbreaking shoes that scientists say make running measurably more efficient.
Sabastian Sawe just shattered what scientists once thought was impossible, becoming the first person to run a marathon under two hours in a competitive race. The 30-year-old Kenyan crossed the finish line at the London Marathon in 1:59:30, rewriting the record books and proving human limits keep expanding.
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