London Marathon: Sebastian Sawe breaks the two-hour barrier

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 26, 2026Country: United Kingdom
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London Marathon: Sebastian Sawe breaks the two-hour barrier

Kenyan Sebastian Sawe, 29, won the London Marathon in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds, becoming the first athlete to officially break the two-hour barrier. He shattered the men's world record by 65 seconds. Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha also finished in under two hours, while Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo broke the previous world record set in 2023.

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