The 30-year-old Kenyan crossed the line to win in one hour 59 minutes 30 seconds, more than one minute faster than the late Kelvin Kiptum's previous record of 2:00:35, set in 2023.

The great Eliud Kipchoge became the first man to run a marathon in under two hours in 2019, but that was not record-eligible as it was held under controlled conditions.
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Half marathon world record holder Jacob Kiplimo also crossed the line faster than Kiptum's former record, completing the podium in 2:00:28.
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In the women's race, Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa improved her own world record for a women-only field as she surged clear of Kenyan rivals Hellen Obiri and Joyciline Jepkosgei in a thrilling finish to retain her title in 2:15:41.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/articles/crm1m7e0zwzo

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Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 in the London Marathon, marking the first time any man had posted a time under 2 hours in competition. Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha went 1:59:41. on.wsj.com/4d6Ti73

Running’s Two-Hour Marathon Barrier Just Fell in London—Twice
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 in the London Marathon, marking the first time any man had posted a time under 2 hours in competition. Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha went 1:59:41.
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9:04 AM · Apr 26, 2026