Sawe Shatters Marathon Record in London

Kenya's Sebastian Sawway just smashed the men's marathon world record at the London Marathon,

clocking 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds to win and officially break the 2-hour barrier

for the first time in a standard race.

Ethiopia's Yomif Kajelcha finished 11 seconds back, also dipping under 2 hours in his debut

marathon, while Uganda's Jacob Kaplimo took third at.

2 hours and 28 seconds.

Saw defended his title by surging ahead in the second half, running it in just 59 minutes

and 1 second, then breaking solo in the final 2.

Kilometers amid roaring crowds on the mall.

Runners and fans are buzzing, with Sawway crediting the London supporters for pushing him, saying

their cheers made him feel loved and strong.

Paula Rackl have called it a game changer for the sport during BBC commentary.

This beats L.U. Kipchoga's unofficial 159-40 from a controlled 2019 challenge and caps decades

of progress from times.

Around 2 hours, 5 minutes back at the turn of the century.

In the women's race, Ethiopia's txt Assefa set a world record as the fastest women's

only marathon ever, with Kenya's Helena Beary and Joyseline.

Jeppe Koski, right behind, marking the first time 3 women went under, 2 hours 16 minutes

plus a Swiss sweep in the wheelchairs with Marcel Hugg.

And Catherine De Bruener dominating, what a day for distance running.

This has been California News Today, powered by AI, I'm Corey with The Story.