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The Latest Breaking News from Kelvin Kiptum

Kenya’s Sawe breaks the 2-hour barrier: what’s next for the men’s marathon world record?

Well, well. Kenyan marathon runner Sabastian Sawe has officially broken through the fabled “sub-2-hour” marathon barrier.

The Conversation · Apr 27

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 · Apr 26

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 · Apr 26

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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 Independent UK · Apr 24

Sabastian Sawe on the marathon world record and why it’s ’the worst moment ever to run very fast’

Exclusive interview: Sawe attempted to break Kelvin Kiptum’s men’s marathon world record in Berlin this year, only for sweltering conditions to deny him, but the Kenyan runner tells Jack Rathborn how he plans to get it next time and the importance of anti-doping in the sport

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Chicago Marathon results: Jacob Kiplimo wins first major and Conner Mantz smashes 23-year record

Kiplimo at one stage threatened Kelvin Kiptum’s world record but put down a marker on just his second appearance at a marathon

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2025

Will Jacob Kiplimo be the first to run a marathon in less than two hours?

Hugh Brasher, the London Marathon race director, certainly thinks so but the Ugandan faces stiff competition from Eliud Kipchoge and Tamirat Tola

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025

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Why Jacob Kiplimo’s London Marathon debut will have the whole world watching

The 24-year-old smashed the world record for the half marathon in February and now attempts his first attempt at the full distance

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Eliud Kipchoge wants to encourage world to take up running

Kipchoge has won the London Marathon a record four times in the elite men’s category.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Liam Payne, Sven-Goran Eriksson and Maggie Smith among those mourned in 2024

Here are some of the well-known people who died in 2024.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

Famous sports stars who died in 2024: Beckenbauer, OJ, West, Mays, Kiptum

A look back at the superlative sporting careers of some of the all-time greats who passed away in 2024.

Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2024

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich sets women's world record at Chicago Marathon

Kenyan athletics chiefs were on Monday basking in the glory of another marathon world record for one of their long distance runners after Ruth Chepngetich shaved nearly two minutes off the previous high in the women's race at Sunday's Chicago Marathon.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 14, 2024

Ruth Chepngetich Breaks Women's Marathon World Record In Chicago

Ruth Chepngetich and John Korir shine at Chicago Marathon, honoring late record-breaker Kelvin Kiptum.

Ruth Chepngetich smashes women’s marathon world record in Chicago

The Kenyan smashed the previous best set in Berlin last year, breaking under the 2:10:00 barrier

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2024

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Tom’s Guide · Oct 12, 2024

How to watch Chicago Marathon 2024: live stream race online from anywhere now

Will we see records tumble again in the Windy City today? Here's how to watch 2024 Chicago Marathon live streams wherever you are and for free.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 14, 2024

Have We Reached Our Athletic Limits?

From the start, SI has chronicled the chase to redefine athletic potential. What frontiers will we explore in the next 70 years?

Kenyan Emmanuel Wanyonyi Wins Men's 800M Gold In Paris

Kenyan runner Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins gold in men's 800m race with a remarkable time of 1:41.19, showcasing resilience and talent.

Inverse · Jul 25, 2024

Inside the Science That Makes Nike's Alphafly 3 the Fastest Shoe At the Paris 2024 Olympics

Inverse sat down with Nike's footwear designers to break down the technology that makes these marathon shoes so fast — and what the future of running shoes may be.

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024

Sports quiz of the week: London Marathon, FA Cup and Olympic teams

Have you been paying attention to the big stories in football, athletics, cricket, basketball and golf?

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2024

London Marathon director urges protesters not to disrupt ‘force for good’

The director of the London Marathon has asked would-be protesters not to interfere and emphasised its many fundraising pledges

Tom’s Guide · Mar 2, 2024

Tokyo Marathon live stream 2024: How to watch online from anywhere

Watch 2024 Tokyo Marathon live streams for free, from anywhere, with Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan the favorites in the Japanese capital.

Kenya Mourns World Marathon Record Holder's Tragic Death

Kenya mourns the loss of world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum in a tragic car crash. Calls for better protection and support for athletes grow louder.

International Business Times · Feb 23, 2024

Kenya Bids Solemn Farewell To Marathon Sensation Kiptum

Top athletes and dignitaries joined hundreds of mourners at the funeral on Friday of Kenya's world marathon record-holder Kelvin Kiptum in the nation's athletics heartland where he was born, trained and died.

International Business Times · Feb 23, 2024

Kenyan Marathon Sensation Kiptum To Be Laid To Rest

Kenya's world marathon record-holder Kelvin Kiptum will be laid to rest Friday in the nation's athletics heartland after the 24-year-old died in a car accident.

International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024

Tearful Tributes For Kenyan Marathon Prodigy Kiptum

Hundreds of mourners paid an emotional tribute on Thursday to Kenya's world marathon record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, ahead of his funeral in the nation's athletics heartland.

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