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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

The impossible just happened at the London Marathon

Sabastian Sawe shattered the two-hour marathon barrier in London, rewriting running history in 1:59:30

Heart-wrenching beats and record-breaking feats: The day London comes alive

LONDON MARATHON 2026 : Marathon day invariably illustrates the best London has to offer. On a day of elite-level achievement paired with grassroots stories to touch the soul, Kieran Jackson walks the streets and queries: why would we all not want another day of this?

The Independent UK

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How 2 men smashed through a marathon barrier long thought unbreakable

On May 6 1954, Sir Roger Bannister did what was deemed impossible in athletics: he ran a mile in less than four minutes.

The Conversation

London Marathon hails ‘greatest day’ as Sawe breaks two hours and records tumble

The London Marathon’s organisers have hailed the “greatest day” in the event’s 45-year history after huge crowds watched Sabastian Sawe become the first man to shatter the two-hour barrier in an official race

The Guardian - UK

A look at some notable milestones achieved in world athletics over the years

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya became the first person to break the 2-hour barrier in an official marathon on Sunday

The Independent UK

Bread and honey for breakfast and 150 miles a week training: secrets of Sawe’s world record

The Kenyan, who became the first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in winning the London Marathon, said: ‘I have shown that nothing is not possible’

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London Marathon in pictures: Record breakers, marriage proposals and Daddy Pig

Stunning images tell the story of the ‘greatest day in London Marathon history’

Evening Standard

Sabastian Sawe says ‘nothing is impossible’ after two-hour marathon record

The Kenyan defended his 2025 London Marathon title in a landmark one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds.

The Independent UK

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe Smashes Marathon World Record in London

Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa also broke the record for the women-only marathon.

Sports Illustrated

Who is Sabastian Sawe? Profile of 'so happy' London Marathon history man

On crossing the line, the Kenyan simply said: ‘I am feeling good, I am so happy. It is a day to remember’

Evening Standard

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe becomes first person to run marathon in less than two hours

Sabastian Sawe smashed the men’s world record by 65 seconds in winning the London Marathon in one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds on Sunday.

Euronews

How Sabastian Sawe achieved the impossible with first marathon under two hours

Sawe, the ‘silent assassin’, made history with his world-record time of 1:59.30 London Marathon, an event that changes the course of sporting history

The Independent UK

Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier to make history in London Marathon

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe has made history at the London Marathon, winning the men’s race in a historic time of 1hr 59min 30sec

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Record-breaking Sabastian Sawe becomes first man to run marathon under two hours

Sawe took 65 seconds off the previous world record held by the late Kelvin Kiptum with the first official marathon under two hours

The Independent UK

Sabastian Sawe wins London Marathon in world-record time

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Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier to make marathon history

Kenyan clocked a time of one hour 59 minutes and 30 seconds to win in London.

The Independent UK

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya wins London Marathon in world-record time, first to finish under two hours

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to run a marathon in under 2 hours

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The Independent UK

London Marathon LIVE: Sabastian Sawe makes history with first marathon under two hours

Sabastian Sawe ran the first marathon under two hours on an astonishing day in London, with the Kenyan clocking a time of 01:59:30

The Independent UK

London Marathon runner Sabastian Sawe sets his sights on new world record

The Kenyan is back to defend his title and could yet challenge the course record of the late Kelvin Kiptum

The Guardian - UK

‘Silent assassin’ Sabastian Sawe targets world record with supershoe in London Marathon

The Kenyan will run in only his fifth marathon and has Jacob Kiplimo and Tamirat Tola as his main rivals

The Guardian - UK

Sabastian Sawe: the marathon star on a mission to be drug tested as much as possible

This year’s London Marathon winner deserves credit for offering more than enough proof he is clean while setting a new standard for other athletes to follow

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Olyslagers leaps into the mix for World athlete award

Australian high jumper Nicola Olyslagers is one of six global champions short-listed for World Athletics' women's athlete of the year award.

The Independent UK

New York City Marathon live: Latest times, updates and results from Eliud Kipchoge’s farewell race

The marathon great has confirmed he will pursue a ‘new journey’ after completing the set of majors in New York

The Independent UK

When is New York City Marathon 2025? Schedule, times, elite fields and prize money

Eliud Kipchoge will complete his mission to feature at every marathon major throughout the five boroughs

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