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Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Barrier, Wins London Marathon

4/28/2026

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  • Sabastian Sawe of Kenya won the London Marathon in 1:59:30, marking the first sub-two-hour marathon.
  • Sawe said his Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes were approved and rejected mechanical-doping claims.
  • Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia placed second in his marathon debut with 1:59:41, the sport’s second sub-two-hour finish.
  • Tigist Assefa of Ethiopia retained her London title, setting a women’s-only record of 2:15:41 in the same shoes.