Sean Ingle was on the Mall to witness the incredible Sabastian Sawe.
They call Sabastian Sawe the silent assassin. But it was impossible to ignore the beautiful destruction on the streets of London as the 30-year-old Kenyan became the first athlete to shatter the two-hour barrier in an official race.
As Sawe crossed the line on the Mall, the clock showed that he had run 26.2 miles in a staggering 1 hour, 59mins and 30 seconds – 65 seconds faster than the previous best set by Kelvin Kiptum in 2023.
The world record had not just been destroyed. It had been obliterated. He came. He Sawe. He conquered. “I am feeling good, I am so happy,” said Sawe. “It is a day to remember.”
Read his full verdict on the day’s happenings below.
There will be racers running all afternoon and into the evening but that is all from me today. Thank you for joining me and hope you enjoyed yet another incredible London Marathon.
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