Yomif Kejelcha, Ethiopian mile record holder, is in the news for his recent race performances, continuing his dominance in middle-distance running.
On April 26, 2026, Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe has become the first to officially run a marathon in under two hours, finishing in 1:59:30 at the London Marathon. Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa has defended her women's title with a record time of 2:15:41. The event marks historic moments in long-distance running.