Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 at the 2026 London Marathon, becoming the first athlete to break the two-hour barrier in an official, record-eligible marathon race and setting the current world record. It surpassed the previous record set by fellow Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum in Chicago in 2023.
Record no. MRB-2026-005782
Official Marathon World Record (Men)
Reference Record – Not Certified
This record is compiled from publicly available sources for reference. It has not been examined or certified by The Book of World Records.