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Sabastian Sawe becomes the first person ever to break the 2-hour barrier in official race conditions, storming to a historic 1:59:30 and obliterating the previous world record by more than a minute‼️
Needless to say he successfully defends his London Marathon title in dominant fashion 🥵
But this was more than one man’s race…
Yomif Kejelcha, on his marathon debut, also breaks 2 hours with a stunning 1:59:41 😅
And Jacob Kiplimo clocks 2:00:28, also faster than the previous world record 😤
Global sprint stars Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Letsile Tebogo have been named Ultimate Stars for the #WorldAthleticsUltimate Championship in Budapest (11–13 September) 🤩
With 150 days to go, both will also serve as team captains for the Kids’ Athletics Ultimate Challenge 🙌
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Who gets your vote for May Athlete of the Month? 👀
A huge month of athletics needs you, don’t forget to vote now and support your pick ‼️
🗳️ bit.ly/4xgo1XA
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World records, historic performances and moments we won’t forget 🔥
The nominees for May Athlete of the Month are here after a huge month in athletics ⚡
Vote now and back your pick 📲 bit.ly/4xgo1XA
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🇰🇪's Sabastian Sawe is your April Athlete of the Month ‼️
He made history as the first person ever to break 2 hours in the marathon, running a stunning 1:59:30 world record at the London Marathon 🔥
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April brought the heat 🔥
Record madness and standout performances lit up the roads, tracks and fields 🤩
Now it’s your call: vote now for your World Athletics+ Athlete of the Month and win exclusive prizes 👉 bit.ly/4d4cGRc
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April 🟰 World record madness 🤩
The roads, the tracks and the fields delivered some history making performances in April 🤯
Vote for your April Athlete of the Month of World Athletics+ now and win exclusive prizes 🔗 bit.ly/4d4cGRc
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It’s race week 🔥
The only weekend plans we have are the #WorldRelays 😤
Which event are you most excited for? 👀
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HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF 🤩
🇪🇹’s Tigst Assefa defends her London Marathon crown, breaking her own women’s-only marathon world record once again with 2:15:41 👑
She lowers the very mark she set here last year by 9 seconds 😤
🇰🇪’s Hellen Obiri finishes in 2nd with 2:15:53 just ahead of country mate Joyciline Jepkosgei who clocks 2:15:53 🔥
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THE BARRIER HAS BEEN BROKEN 🫨
Sabastian Sawe becomes the first person ever to break the 2-hour barrier in official race conditions, storming to a historic 1:59:30 and obliterating the previous world record by more than a minute‼️
Needless to say he successfully defends his London Marathon title in dominant fashion 🥵
But this was more than one man’s race…
Yomif Kejelcha, on his marathon debut, also breaks 2 hours with a stunning 1:59:41 😅
And Jacob Kiplimo clocks 2:00:28, also faster than the previous world record 😤
The greatest marathon race ever run? 👀
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The #WorldRelays are almost here ✨
Don’t miss a moment from Gaborone and sync the dates to your calendar now 👉 ecalendar.worldathletics.org/
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Global sprint stars Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Letsile Tebogo have been named Ultimate Stars for the #WorldAthleticsUltimate Championship in Budapest (11–13 September) 🤩
With 150 days to go, both will also serve as team captains for the Kids’ Athletics Ultimate Challenge 🙌
🔗 bit.ly/427rjxM
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