Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race. He finished with an astonishing time of 1:59:30.
This remarkable achievement shatters the previous record of 2:00:35 set by Kelvin Kiptum in 2023. Yomif Kejelcha followed closely behind, finishing as the runner-up in 1:59:41.
Jacob Kiplimo completed the podium with a time of 2:00:28, also faster than Kiptum’s former record. These elite marathon runners have redefined what is possible in marathon training.
Sawe expressed his joy, stating, “I am feeling good. I am so happy. It is a day to remember for me.” His victory marks a significant moment in London Marathon history.
In other results, Toby Freeman completed the marathon in 4:49:18, while Sebastian Vettel finished his debut marathon with a time of 2:59:08. Joe Wicks participated last year, clocking in at 5:54:59.
Discussions are reportedly underway to hold the London Marathon over two days starting next year. This could accommodate the growing number of participants—over 56,000 amateur runners took part this year.
As for future records, observers are eager to see if this trend continues. Sawe’s achievement raises questions about what elite athletes can accomplish next.