Sabastian Sawe made history by running the London Marathon in under two hours, finishing in 1:59.30. He wore the new Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 sneakers during this record-setting performance.
What sneakers did Sabastian Sawe wear at the London Marathon?
Long distance runner Sabastian Sawe became the first person to ever run a marathon in under two hours, completing the London Marathon in a blistering 1:59.30. The Kenyan racer ran an unbelievable 4:33 per mile pace for over 26 miles. For context, the fastest mile ever run in human history was by Moroccan man Hicham El Guerrouj at an incredible 3:43.13, meaning Sawe ran 50 seconds off the fastest pace for over 26 miles.
So what was the record-setter wearing for this historic run?
That would be the brand new Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3. The sneaker was announced on April 23, and the London Marathon was its course debut. Sawe and the race runner up Yomif Kejelcha -- who ALSO broke two hours with a 1:59.41 -- were both rocking the new shoes, and what a way to introduce them to the world.
TOPSHOT - Kenya's Sabastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men's race in a new world record time at the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour mark for the first time in history on Sunday in winning the London Marathon.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Sabastian Sawe of Team Kenya celebrates crossing the line and winning with a new World Record time during the Menâs 2026 TCS London Marathon on April 26, 2026 in London, England.
Sabastian Sawe wore the Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 sneakers at the London Marathon.
Sabastian Sawe finished the London Marathon in a record time of 1:59.30.
The runner-up was Yomif Kejelcha, who finished with a time of 1:59.41.
The Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 sneaker was announced on April 23.
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TOPSHOT - Kenya's Sabastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men's race in a new world record time at the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour mark for the first time in history on Sunday in winning the London Marathon.
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men's race in a new world record time at the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour mark for the first time in history on Sunday in winning the London Marathon.
TOPSHOT - Kenya's Sabastian Sawe poses with his new world record time written on his running shoe at the finish of the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour mark for the first time in history on Sunday in winning the London Marathon.
Second place, Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha (L), winner, Kenya's Sabastian Sawe (C) and third place, Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo (R) pose with their trophies at the presentation ceremony for the men's elite race at the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026.
Second place, Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha (L), winner, Kenya's Sabastian Sawe (C) and third place, Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo (R) pose at the presentation ceremony for the men's elite race at the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026.
(L-R) Runner-up Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha, winner, Kenya's Sabastian Sawe and third place Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo pose after the men's race at the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour mark for the first time in history on Sunday in winning the London Marathon.
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TOPSHOT - Kenya's Sabastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men's race in a new world record time at the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour mark for the first time in history on Sunday in winning the London Marathon.
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TOPSHOT - Kenya's Sabastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men's race in a new world record time at the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour mark for the first time in history on Sunday in winning the London Marathon.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 26: Sabastian Sawe of Team Kenya celebrates crossing the line and winning with a new World Record time during the Menâs 2026 TCS London Marathon on April 26, 2026 in London, England.
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TOPSHOT - Kenya's Sabastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men's race in a new world record time at the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour mark for the first time in history on Sunday in winning the London Marathon.
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Kenya's Sabastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men's race in a new world record time at the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour mark for the first time in history on Sunday in winning the London Marathon.
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TOPSHOT - Kenya's Sabastian Sawe poses with his new world record time written on his running shoe at the finish of the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour mark for the first time in history on Sunday in winning the London Marathon.
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Second place, Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha (L), winner, Kenya's Sabastian Sawe (C) and third place, Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo (R) pose with their trophies at the presentation ceremony for the men's elite race at the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026.
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Second place, Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha (L), winner, Kenya's Sabastian Sawe (C) and third place, Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo (R) pose at the presentation ceremony for the men's elite race at the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026.
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(L-R) Runner-up Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha, winner, Kenya's Sabastian Sawe and third place Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo pose after the men's race at the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26, 2026. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe broke the two-hour mark for the first time in history on Sunday in winning the London Marathon.
On the women's side, Ethiopian runner Tigist Assefa ran the fastest marathon in women's history, coming in at 2:15.41. What shoes was she wearing? That's right, the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3. Not a bad advertisement for your new shoe.
The Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 became available in limited quantities on April 25, costing ÂŁ500 (about $675).
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Sabastian Sawe sneakers for London Marathon are good news for Adidas