Sunday’s landmark in London was not only unexpected, dramatic and historic – it was a once-in-a-generation moment

Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe has made history at the London Marathon, winning the men’s race in a historic time of 1hr 59mins 30secs

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon in a huge moment in sports history.

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya has become the first person to break the fabled 2-hour barrier in the marathon in a huge moment in sports history.

The Kenyan, who became the first man to run a sub-two-hour marathon in winning the London Marathon, said: ‘I have shown that nothing is not possible’

The London Marathon’s organisers have hailed the “greatest day” in the event’s 45-year history after huge crowds watched Sabastian Sawe become the first man to shatter the…

The Kenyan became the first man to break the two-hour barrier as he defended his London Marathon title by finishing in one hour, 59 minutes and 30 seconds

Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.

Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa rewrote the record books in London on Sunday. Was it in part down to the shoes?

Sabastian Sawe had greater speed on his mind in the wake of the first official sub-2-hour marathon, saying a better result is "only a matter of time."

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Sunday’s landmark in London was not only unexpected, dramatic and historic – it was a once-in-a-generation moment