Historic Achievement: Two Athletes Become First to Run a Marathon Under Two Hours

The world of athletics has entered a new era as two remarkable African athletes have broken the previously untouchable two-hour barrier at the London Marathon. This historic achievement has redefined the limits of human potential in long-distance running.

Details: Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe emerged victorious in this landmark event, finishing with a staggering time of 1:59:30.

Watch Sabastian Sawe 🇰🇪 run 1:59:30 to destroy the Marathon World Record in London!!🤯🔥

First man ever to break 2 hours in a marathon.

2. Yomif Kejelcha 🇪🇹 1:59:41
3. Jacob Kiplimo 🇺🇬 2:00:28

All under the previous World Record.pic.twitter.com/g76PpMHkiG

— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) April 26, 2026

The event was further highlighted by the impressive debut performance of Ethiopian athlete Yomif Kejelcha, who secured the runner-up position with a time of 1:59:41, also under the two-hour mark.

This achievement underscores the ongoing dominance of Kenya and Ethiopia in the marathon discipline.

We also published this blog on footem.in.

Historic Achievement: Two Athletes Become First to Run a Marathon Under Two Hours

Details: Kenyan runner Sebastian Sawe emerged victorious in this landmark event, finishing with a staggering time of 1:59:30.

Watch Sabastian Sawe 🇰🇪 run 1:59:30 to destroy the Marathon World Record in London!!🤯🔥

First man ever to break 2 hours in a marathon.

2. Yomif Kejelcha 🇪🇹 1:59:41
3. Jacob Kiplimo 🇺🇬 2:00:28

All under the previous World Record.pic.twitter.com/g76PpMHkiG

— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) April 26, 2026

The event was further highlighted by the impressive debut performance of Ethiopian athlete Yomif Kejelcha, who secured the runner-up position with a time of 1:59:41, also under the two-hour mark.

This achievement underscores the ongoing dominance of Kenya and Ethiopia in the marathon discipline.

We also published this blog on footem.in.