Eliud Kipchoge is in the news as London Marathon headlines roll in with a sub-2-hour vibe and new shoe tech reshaping the race scene. Kenyan legend, Olympic champ, world record holder.
Organizers are exploring the possibility of extending the London Marathon to two days in 2027, allowing elite races on separate days and increasing charity participation. No approval has been granted yet, but the plan aims to accommodate rising demand and enhance the event's benefits.
Kenyan Sabastian Sawe has become the first man to run an officially sanctioned marathon under two hours, winning the London Marathon in 1:59:30 on 26 April 2026. Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha has finished second in 1:59:41 and Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo has taken third in 2:00:28. Tigst Assefa has defended her title and set a women-only world record (2:15:41).
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe has become the first man to run a competitive marathon in under two hours, finishing the 2026 London Marathon in 1:59:30. Yomif Kejelcha has also run under two hours. The performance has reshaped the world record, triggered national celebration in Kenya and prompted discussion about shoes, pacing and testing.
Sabastian Sawe has become the first official marathoner to run 26.2 miles in under two hours, clocking 1:59:30 on April 26. The 31-year-old Kenyan athlete, who debuted in Valencia in 2024, has sparked reflections on faith and national sporting identity as celebrations spread across Kenya.
The African Development Bank has approved a CFA112.8 billion facility to back Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises across infrastructure, transport, agro-food processing, health, pharmaceuticals and green industries. At least 30% of the finance is earmarked for women-owned and youth-led businesses, with a $650,000 technical assistance grant to boost capacity and climate-smart initiatives.