London Marathon Breaks the Two‑Hour Barrier as Sawe Wins in 1:59:30

Overview

• Sebastian Sawe won Sunday’s London Marathon in 1:59:30, the first official sub‑two‑hour marathon, with Yomif Kejelcha second in 1:59:41.
• Both athletes raced in Adidas’ new Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, a performance shoe that weighs about 97 grams.
• Adidas says the Evo 3 uses Lightstrike Pro Evo foam with a carbon plate, a 39 mm heel with a 3 mm drop, and an ultra‑thin upper, yielding 11% more forefoot energy return and a 1.6% economy gain versus the Evo 2.
• The shoe is rolling out in limited quantities at about $500 in international markets, with Brazil scheduled for August at R$4,999.
• Adidas becomes the first brand tied to an official sub‑two marathon, while Nike’s earlier sub‑two with Eliud Kipchoge came in a private event in 2019.