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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.
Swiss athlete Marcel Hug dominated the London Marathon wheelchair race for the sixth year in a row, cementing his place as one of the sport's greatest champions. His performance showcased the incredible athleticism and determination that defines elite adaptive sports.
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.
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.
Africa's biggest road race is putting up a quarter million dollars in prize money, with equal rewards for male and female elite runners. The 11th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon continues to attract world-class athletes with its Gold Label status and deep payout structure.
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.
Humanoid robots will attempt to beat human marathon records at next month's race in Beijing, aiming to cut last year's winning time by more than half. The leap in speed comes from major upgrades in hardware, algorithms, and battery technology that could reshape what robots can do.
Sabastian Sawe just became the first person to run a marathon under two hours in an official race, shattering the world record by over a minute. The Kenyan athlete's historic achievement in London shows that barriers once thought impossible can fall with dedication and belief.
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A self-navigating humanoid robot just ran a half-marathon faster than any human in history, crossing the finish line in 50 minutes and 26 seconds. Just one year ago, most robots in the same race couldn't even finish without falling apart.
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.
Japan's Hayato Katsuki made history by winning the first-ever marathon race walk at the World Athletics Championships in Brazil, completing the grueling 42-kilometer distance in just over three hours. His victory marks a milestone for both the athlete and this newly introduced endurance event.
When Northwestern student Ajay Haridasse collapsed just 0.2 miles from the Boston Marathon finish line, two runners sacrificed their personal bests to carry him across. The moment of pure sportsmanship nearly cost one runner his qualification for next year's race.
Former England Under-21 rugby player Matt Hampson will tackle the 2026 London Marathon in a custom racing chair while connected to a ventilator, more than 20 years after a life-changing spinal injury. The challenge aims to raise funds for his foundation supporting young people with severe disabilities.
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.
Emile Cairess is targeting Mo Farah's British marathon record at the London Marathon after injury forced him to miss last year's race. The 28-year-old finished fourth at the Paris Olympics and believes he's already improved beyond record-breaking shape.
Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa will defend her London Marathon title against Olympic and world champions in what promises to be one of the fastest women's races in history. Four of the six fastest female marathoners ever will compete on April 26.
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe just shattered one of running's greatest barriers, completing the London Marathon in 1:59:30. What seemed impossible for decades is now reality, thanks to incredible human determination and breakthrough shoe technology.
Africa's biggest road race is rewarding runners at every level with life-changing prize money. The Lagos City Marathon has announced substantial cash rewards from elite marathoners to 10km participants.
At the Beijing Half Marathon, runners competed alongside four humanoid robots in a first-of-its-kind race. The robots finished the 13.1-mile course, showing how far robotics technology has advanced.
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe just became the first person to officially run a marathon in under two hours, finishing London's iconic race in 1:59:30. The historic moment shattered the previous world record by 65 seconds and proved what many thought impossible.
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