Adidas’ Lightest Shoes Ever Were Behind the First Sub-2-Hour Marathon
Adidas has introduced its lightest shoes ever, the Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3, which played a crucial role in Sabastian Sawe's historic sub-2-hour marathon at the 2026 London Marathon. Sawe completed the race in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds, breaking a long-standing barrier in marathon running. The shoes, weighing just 97 grams, feature advanced materials that enhance performance and have been linked to multiple world records during the event.
- ▪Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to run a marathon in under two hours at the 2026 London Marathon.
- ▪The Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes, weighing 97 grams, were worn by Sawe and other record-breaking runners.
- ▪Ethiopian Tigst Assefa also set a world record in the women's marathon during the same event.
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Alessio CaprodossiGearApr 28, 2026 4:00 AMAdidas’ Lightest Shoes Ever Were Behind the First Sub-2-Hour MarathonWeighing 97 grams with a stiff carbon-fiber plate in the sole, Adidas’ new shoes helped Sabastian Sawe beat the two-hour mark in the London Marathon, a time barrier once considered insurmountable.Sabastian Sawe at the 2026 London Marathon.Courtesy of AdidasCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyWhat if the same pair of shoes were behind three marathon world records—and the extraordinary feat of the first marathon completed in under two hours?The 2026 London Marathon is a historic event already, thanks to the time recorded by Kenyan Sabastian Kimaru Sawe.
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