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Brothers Turn Tragedy Into a Mission: 99.9% Dementia Risk Drives Global Fundraising
health13 days ago

Brothers Turn Tragedy Into a Mission: 99.9% Dementia Risk Drives Global Fundraising

Two brothers, Jordan (31) and Cian (26), both carrying a 99.9% risk of developing the same rare dementia that killed their mother, Geraldine, have launched the FTD Brothers foundation and raised about $4 million by performing extreme endurance stunts and building a social following of over 1 million to raise awareness and fund research. Their feats include the London Marathon carrying a 55-pound fridge, 33 marathons in 33 days, and other endurance challenges, as they push to build a lasting legacy as they confront the disease in the years ahead.

via AOL.com|
#advocacy#frontotemporal-dementia#fundraising
Sawe's 4:12 London Mile Claim Questioned by Split Analysis
sports3 months ago

Sawe's 4:12 London Mile Claim Questioned by Split Analysis

Sebastian Sawe’s 1:59:30 London Marathon win set a world record, but analysts question his reported 4:12 mile at mile 24. Split experts (including Helmut Winter and Mika timing data) suggest the 24th mile appears misreported, estimating it nearer to 4:23 with the 25th mile around 4:27, and note that on-screen splits are unofficial and can be affected by marker placement and wind. London officials say media splits are indicative, not definitive, and official accuracy comes from 5K timing mats. This echoes past London misreports where sensational mile splits were later revised.

via LetsRun.com|
#analysis#london-marathon#marathon-splits
Adidas’ 97-Gram Shoes Enable Sub-2-Hour Marathon Feat
sports4 months ago

Adidas’ 97-Gram Shoes Enable Sub-2-Hour Marathon Feat

Adidas unveiled the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, a 97-gram racing shoe with a carbon-fiber plate and Lightstrike Pro Evo foam, and its lightest model helped Sabastian Sawe break the two-hour barrier at the London Marathon 2026, with teammate Kejelcha and Tigist Assefa also setting world records in the same event using the same shoes; Adidas engineered it through lab and field testing and plans a $500 sale through its app.

via WIRED|
#adidas#adizero-adios-pro-evo-3#london-marathon
London Marathon delivers historic sub-two-hour feats from Sawe and Kejelcha
sports4 months ago

London Marathon delivers historic sub-two-hour feats from Sawe and Kejelcha

In near-ideal London conditions, Sabastian Sawe won the London Marathon in 1:59:30 with Yomif Kejelcha just 11 seconds behind, marking two sub-two-hour finishes; Jacob Kiplimo was third under the old world record (2:00:35). Tigst Assefa shattered the women’s marathon world record with 2:15:41, and Obiri and Jepkosgei also posted sub-2:16. The day benefited from fast pacemaking, a deep elite field, and Adidas’ Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes, underscoring how weather, strategy, and gear combined to push the event into history.

via The New York Times|
#london-marathon#sabastian-sawe#sports
Sawe Targets 1:58 After Shattering Marathon World Record in London
sports4 months ago

Sawe Targets 1:58 After Shattering Marathon World Record in London

Sabastian Sawe ran 1:59:30 in London to smash the marathon world record by 65 seconds and says a 1:58 is possible in his next race, likely Berlin this autumn; he credited rival Yomif Kejelcha for pushing him and declined champagne, sticking to water and a simple dinner. Adidas funds AIU drug testing to boost trust in athletics, and London Marathon set a record for finishers at 59,830, described as historic by the event director.

via The Guardian|
#athletics#kenya#london-marathon
Sabastian Sawe Breaks Sub-Two-Hour Barrier at London Marathon
sports4 months ago

Sabastian Sawe Breaks Sub-Two-Hour Barrier at London Marathon

Sabastian Sawe became the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race, finishing the London Marathon in 1:59:30 and beating the previous record by 65 seconds. He attributes his performance to high-mileage altitude training, fueling, and lightweight Adidas shoes, and says faster times could come as he continues to race clean under rigorous anti-doping testing.

via BBC|
#athletics#london-marathon#marathon-world-record
Sabastian Sawe Smashes Sub-2-Hour Barrier in London Marathon
sports4 months ago

Sabastian Sawe Smashes Sub-2-Hour Barrier in London Marathon

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to officially run a marathon in under two hours, clocking 1:59:30 at the London Marathon and breaking the previous mark by 65 seconds. He surged ahead in a tight duel with Yomif Kejelcha and Jacob Kiplimo, with Kiplimo finishing third in 2:00:28 and Kejelcha finishing just behind Sawe. The near-ideal conditions and Adidas Adios Pro 3 spikes helped the performance, and Adidas supported extensive testing to address doping concerns around Sawe. In the women's race, Tigst Assefa set a women’s-only world record of 2:15:41, ahead of Hellen Obiri and Joyciline Jepkosgei.

via The Guardian|
#london-marathon#marathon#sabastian-sawe
Sawe Breaks 2-Hour Barrier as London Marathon 2026 Sets New World Record
sports4 months ago

Sawe Breaks 2-Hour Barrier as London Marathon 2026 Sets New World Record

Sabastian Sawe of Kenya shattered the sub-2-hour barrier by winning the 2026 London Marathon in 1:59:30, setting a world record, with Yomif Kejelcha and Jacob Kiplimo rounding out the podium; Tigst Assefa led the women’s field in 2:15:41, a women’s-only world record, while wheelchair titles went to Marcel Hug (men) and Catherine Debrunner (women).

via NBC Sports|
#athletics#london-marathon#marathon
Sawe shatters two-hour barrier to win London Marathon
sports4 months ago

Sawe shatters two-hour barrier to win London Marathon

Sebastian Sawe became the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, winning the London Marathon in 1:59:30 and breaking Kelvin Kiptum’s previous 2:00:35 record; Yomif Kejelcha was second and Jacob Kiplimo third. In the women’s race, Tigst Assefa defended her title with 2:15:41, nine seconds faster than last year’s mark, as Obiri and Jepkosgei followed closely.

via Al Jazeera|
#london-marathon#sebastian-sawe#sports
London Marathon 2026: Record Field and Iconic City Route
sports4 months ago

London Marathon 2026: Record Field and Iconic City Route

London Marathon 2026 features a record field of over 59,000 runners tackling 26.2 miles from Greenwich/Blackheath to The Mall, with the Mini Marathon on Saturday; expect extensive road closures and prime viewing points at Greenwich, Canary Wharf, Rotherhithe, The Highway and The Mall, plus notable entrants such as Cynthia Erivo, Joe Wicks, Tony Adams and Dame Laura Kenny.

via BBC|
#greenwich-to-the-mall#london-marathon#marathon-2026