marathon

Sawe returns to Kenya as hero after sub-2-hour marathon

When Sabastian Sawe crossed the finish line at the 2026 London Marathon on April 26 in 1:59:30, becoming the first person to officially break the two-hour barrier, the achievement was the product of months of punishing preparation, a deep Catholic…

Adidas shares rise after sub-two-hour marathon record

Shares of Adidas rose on Monday after athletes wearing the company's new Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 racing shoe delivered a historic performance at the 2026 TCS London Marathon, including the first official sub-two-hour marathon in history.

Assefa breaks own women-only marathon world record at London

Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia defended her London Marathon title on Sunday, crossing the finish line in 2:15:41 to break her own women-only world record for the second consecutive year. It marks the third straight edition of the TCS London Marathon…

Sawe shatters two-hour marathon barrier at London Marathon

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya became the first person to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier on Sunday, winning the 2026 London Marathon in a world record time of 1:59:30 and rewriting one of the most storied chapters in distance running.

Korir sets Boston Marathon course record with second straight win

Kenya's John Korir delivered one of the greatest performances in marathon history on Monday, winning the 130th Boston Marathon in a course-record time of 2:01:52 — the fastest ever run on the storied 26.2-mile route from Hopkinton to Boylston Street.

Adola, Shimeles lead Ethiopian sweep at Rotterdam Marathon

Ethiopia's Guye Adola surged to victory at the 45th NN Marathon Rotterdam on Sunday, crossing the finish line in 2:03:54 to claim his first major marathon title since winning the 2021 Berlin Marathon. In the women's race, compatriot Mekides Shimeles…

Demise sets Paris Marathon course record, Crippa wins men’s race

Ethiopia's Shure Demise delivered a commanding performance on the streets of Paris on Sunday, winning the women's race at the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris in a personal-best and course-record time of 2 hours, 18 minutes and 34 seconds. Italy's…