A moment in history happened at the 2026 London Marathon as Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a sub-2 hour marathon. 

Rick and Ben chat about this incredible run, the history behind this moment and what it means for the future of distance running, especially now that Yomif Kejelcha has also broken the two hour mark. 
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Runner's World Podcast

Runner's World UK

AN OFFICIAL SUB-2 HOUR MARATHON

APR 28, 202633 MIN
Runner's World Podcast

AN OFFICIAL SUB-2 HOUR MARATHON

APR 28, 202633 MIN

Description

A moment in history happened at the 2026 London Marathon as Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a sub-2 hour marathon. Rick and Ben chat about this incredible run, the history behind this moment and what it means for the future of distance running, especially now that Yomif Kejelcha has also broken the two hour mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices