Sabastian Sawe runs sub-two-hour marathon at the 2025 London Marathon, setting a new world record of 1:59:30.
Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe became the first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in an official competitive race at the 2025 London Marathon, finishing in 1:59:30. Ethiopian Tigist Assefa set a women-only world record of 2:15:41. All record-setters wore the new Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoe, which retails for $500.
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Business outlets focus on Adidas share price gains and the rivalry with Nike, while sports coverage centers on Sawe's personal journey and the historical significance of breaking the two-hour barrier.
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“East Africa redefines marathon limits as Sabastian Sawe leads historic charge”NPR NPR LEFT
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“How Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier at the London Marathon” · Reuters, BBC
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