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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
April 26, 2026
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Sawe breaks two-hour mark for first time in marathon history
He led a group of six as they passed the halfway point in a time of 1:00:29...
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Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe has made history by becoming the first person to break the two-hour mark in a marathon, winning the London Marathon on Sunday.
- Sawe crossed the finish line in an astonishing 1 hour 59 minutes 30 seconds.
- The historic victory saw Sawe, representing Kenya, edge out Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha, who also finished under two hours.
- This achievement surpasses the previous men's world record and marks a significant milestone in marathon running, although official ratification details may differ from previous sub-two efforts.
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