Why Sawe is predicting new course record in 2026 London Marathon
Kenyan long-distance runner Sabastian Sawe predicts that whoever wins the London Marathon this weekend will likely have to break the course record set by the late Kelvin Kiptum.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSawe, 31, is among a list of top-class athletes, who will headline the World Athletics Platinum Label road race on Sunday, 26 April.“The TCS London Marathon course is one of the most beautiful and fastest courses in the world,” Sawe, who comes into this year’s race as the defending champion, said on Thursday, 23 April.“It was my first time running in London last year, and it was one of the proudest moments of my life to cross the line as champion. I am excited to be coming back in 2026, and I know now a little bit more about what I can expect.”Kamworor unfazed by elite field ahead of London Marathon showdownSawe, a former World Athletics Road Running champion, made his debut in London last year a memorable one, as he won the race in a dominant 2:02.27, clocking the sec..