Kenya's Sabastian Sawe wins London Marathon, shattering 2-hour barrier

NPR | By Emmanuel Igunza

Published April 27, 2026 at 4:55 AM MDT

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe made history with a stunning victory Sunday, running the London Marathon in fewer than two hours.

Emmanuel Igunza

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