Overview
- Sabastian Sawe finished the 42.195 km race in 1:59:30, the first official marathon under two hours.
- He wore an ultralight Adidas shoe with a carbon sole that weighs about 97 grams.
- The same model is set to reach retail at roughly €500 in the immediate aftermath of the run.
- Adidas shares rose the next trading day as coverage stressed the role of the shoe in the performance.
- Commentary notes years of Adidas–Nike investment to build faster shoes, while Sawe, 31, trains 200–240 km per week and kept his pre‑race fuel to two honey sandwiches and tea.