Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour marathon barrier at the 2026 London Marathon (1:59:30), aided by Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes — 30% lighter and 11% more energy-efficient than their predecessor.

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Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour marathon barrier at the 2026 London Marathon, finishing in 1:59:30. His Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes, weighing just 97 grams, played a key role — 30% lighter and 11% more energy-efficient than the previous model.

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