John Korir made headlines for his latest race win. Kenyan runner, born 1996, known for dominating cross-country and track events.
On April 26, 2026, Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe has become the first man to officially complete a marathon in under two hours, finishing the London Marathon in 1:59:30. Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha and Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo also finished under the previous world record. Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa has broken her own women's world record, winning in 2:15:41.