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citizen.co.zaworld41 days ago
Kenyan Runner Sebastian Sawe Returns Home After Breaking Two-Hour Marathon Barrier
Sebastian Sawe arrived in Nairobi to celebrations after becoming the first man to run a marathon under two hours in competitive conditions. He finished the London Marathon in 1:59:30, surpassing the previous record. Kenyan officials and family greeted him at the airport.
Filip Bossuyt, flickr / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)world42 days ago
Ethiopian Runner Yomif Kejelcha Finishes London Marathon Under Two Hours in Second Place
Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia completed the 2026 London Marathon in 1:59:41, marking the first time he ran a competitive marathon and breaking the two-hour barrier. He finished second behind Kenya's Sabastian Sawe, who set a new world record. Kejelcha expressed satisfaction with his…
winnipegfreepress.comworld45 days ago
Kenyan Sabastian Sawe Breaks Men's Marathon World Record at London Marathon
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe set a new men's marathon world record of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, becoming the first to officially run under two hours in a competitive race. Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha finished second in 1:59:41 on his marathon debut. In the women's race, Ethio…
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thesouthafrican.comworld44 days ago
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe Breaks Two-Hour Barrier to Win London Marathon
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe became the first person to complete an official marathon in under two hours, finishing the London Marathon in 1:59:30. Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa set a new women's world record of 2:15:41 in the same event. Multiple sources confirmed the historic achieve…
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winnipegfreepress.comai46 days ago
Visually Impaired Runners Use AI Smart Glasses for London Marathon Training
Visually impaired athletes like Tilly Dowler and Sha Khan are incorporating AI-powered smart glasses into their preparation for the London Marathon. The devices provide real-time audio feedback to aid navigation and tracking. Experts highlight benefits and challenges, including r…
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winnipegfreepress.comworld46 days ago
Hellen Obiri Prepares for London Marathon Debut After New York Course Record Win
Kenyan runner Hellen Obiri, fresh off a course-record victory at the New York Marathon in November 2025, is set to make her London Marathon debut on Sunday. She aims for a personal best on the fast course, with the women's world record of 2:09:56 in sight. Obiri trained in Phoeni…