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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Press Association Sport Staff

Sabastian Sawe breaks two-hour barrier to make marathon history

Sabastian Sawe won the 2025 London Marathon (John Walton/PA) - (PA Archive)

Sabastian Sawe has won the London Marathon in a world record time, becoming the first person in history to officially record a sub-two-hour race.

The Kenyan won this race 12 months ago and successfully defended his title but more importantly he crossed the finish line in a time of one hour 59 minutes and 30 seconds.

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