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February 1, 2026
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Sawe eyes London Marathon title defence

Sawe eyes London Marathon title defence

Sabastian Sawe will defend his title at the TCS London Marathon on April 26 when he will headline a star-studded field that also features Jacob Kiplimo...

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Kenya's Sabastian Sawe is set to defend his title at the TCS London Marathon on April 26, facing a highly competitive field that includes Jacob Kiplimo, Joshua Cheptegei, and Tamirat Tola. Given the strength of the announced lineup, Sawe anticipates that a new course record might be necessary to secure a second consecutive victory.

  • Sawe won last year's race in a dominant 2:02:27, the second-fastest London Marathon time ever.
  • The field includes Olympic and world record holders, with several athletes making their marathon debuts.
  • Sawe suggested the winner might need to surpass the current course record of 2:01:25, set by the late Kelvin Kiptum in 2023.
  • Hugh Brasher, London Marathon Events CEO, expressed excitement for Sawe's return and the "incredible storylines" of the 2026 TCS London Marathon.

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