Sawe becomes the first man to go under two hours in a historic London Marathon
PUBLISHED Sunday, April 26, 2026 · toni padilla
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- ⬤ Sebastian Sawe breaks the two-hour barrier in London Marathon with a time of 1:59:30.
- ⬤ Sawe's achievement surpasses the previous world record held by Kelvin Kiptum, and his 29-year-old teammate Yomif Kejelcha also goes under two hours with a time of 1:59:41.
- ⬤ The fast pace of the race also sets a new benchmark for the sport, with Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo finishing in 2:00:28.
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