London Marathon 2026: Kenyan star Sawe makes history by becoming first man to break the two-hour barrier

Kenyan runner Sawe made history at the 2026 London Marathon by becoming the first man to officially break the two-hour barrier in a marathon, finishing in a world record time of 1 hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds. The achievement came as he successfully defended his London Marathon title, having also won the race 12 months prior. The milestone marks a landmark moment in distance running history.