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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.
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.
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.
Kenyan marathoner Sabastian Sawe is gunning for the world record at London's marathon this Sunday, armed with new ultra-light supershoes. His coach calls him a "silent assassin" who could make history on the streets of London.
Hellen Obiri, fresh off her New York Marathon victory, is preparing to chase the world record at Sunday's London Marathon. The 36-year-old Olympic medalist has been training strategically in Phoenix to prepare for the fast, flat course.
North Texas athlete Bal Joshi didn't just complete the grueling World Marathon Challenge, he set a world record running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. ---
Jacob Kiplimo, who placed second in his 2025 London Marathon debut, returns this weekend as a serious contender after winning Chicago and breaking the half-marathon world record. The 25-year-old Ugandan now has his sights set on victory and the 2028 Olympics marathon.
Indian marathoner Sawan Barwal just broke a national record that stood for nearly half a century, beating it by less than a second in his very first marathon. The 48-year-old mark was Indian athletics' longest-standing record.
A new generation of British distance runners is breaking barriers and inspiring each other to aim for records once thought untouchable. Five British men have now run within two minutes of the national marathon record in just two years.
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.
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.
A dad from Hastings shattered the world record for fastest marathon in Morris dancing costume, finishing in 2 hours 42 minutes. He nearly missed the deadline to submit his attempt because his daughter was born that same day.
John Korir broke the 14-year-old Boston Marathon course record by over a minute, posting the fifth-fastest marathon time ever recorded. The Kenyan champion defended his title in just 2 hours, 1 minute, and 52 seconds as three runners beat the previous record in the strongest field in race history.
This year's London Marathon will feature 76 runners attempting 73 Guinness World Records in costumes ranging from drag queens to human body parts. Each record attempt carries a personal story of loss, survival, or advocacy paired with charitable fundraising.
Ethiopian runner Fotyen Tesfay just ran the fastest marathon debut in women's history, clocking 2:10:53 in Barcelona and missing the world record by less than a minute. The 28-year-old shaved nearly eight minutes off the previous debut record while setting new national and course records.
Tigst Assefa shattered her own women's marathon world record in London, finishing in 2:15:41 after a thrilling sprint finish. The Ethiopian champion credits hard work and patience, not secrets, for her back-to-back victories.
Peter Lloyd, who lost his leg to bone cancer in 2018, is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for completing a marathon on one leg using crutches. He's one of 42,000 runners tackling the Manchester Marathon to prove that barriers can be overcome.
Yomif Kejelcha ran his first marathon ever and finished in under two hours, making history as the fastest marathon debut in the world. The 28-year-old Ethiopian crossed the finish line just 11 seconds behind the winner, proving that dreams plus preparation can rewrite the record books.
Sabastian Sawe broke the marathon world record on Sunday, completing London's 26.2 miles in 1:59:30 while wearing shoes lighter than a bar of soap. His astonishing feat made him the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon under official race conditions.
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.
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