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Sawe makes history with first sub-2-hour marathon in London

Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours while Tigst Assefa broke her own women’s-only world record in London.

Published Apr 26, 2026, 8:29 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Sabastian Sawe made history on Sunday by becoming the first athlete to complete a marathon in under two hours in London. Tigst Assefa also smashed her own women’s-only world record on the same course.

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