London Marathon runner Sabastian Sawe sets his sights on new world record
The Kenyan is back to defend his title and could yet challenge the course record of the late Kelvin Kiptum
www.inkl.comHere’s the latest on the London Marathon world record.
- Sabastian Sawe won the London Marathon in a sub-two-hour time, officially 1:59:30, setting a new men’s world record. This marked the first official sub-two-hour marathon on record and came in the 2026 race in London.[2][5][7]
- The event also featured other record claims, including Guinness World Records titles being set or broken at the London Marathon in recent editions, underscoring the event’s history of record-breaking performances.[1][9]
Illustration of the key outcome:
- Sawe’s 1:59:30 finish represents a historic milestone for marathon running, surpassing the previous official mark and making headlines worldwide.[7][2]
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