If it's good enough for Sawe... the Garmin watch used to break the two-hour marathon barrier at London is actually super cheap — here's where to get it
At the 2026 London Marathon, Sabastian Sawe became the first to break the two-hour marathon barrier, finishing in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds. Despite the availability of advanced smartwatches, Sawe wore the entry-level Garmin Forerunner 55, a five-year-old model. The watch is currently available at a discounted price, making it an accessible option for runners seeking reliable performance.
- ▪Sabastian Sawe completed the 2026 London Marathon in 1:59:30, becoming the first person to break the two-hour marathon barrier.
- ▪Yomif Kejelcha also broke the two-hour mark but finished 11 seconds behind Sawe.
- ▪Sawe used the Garmin Forerunner 55, an older, affordable running watch, instead of a high-end model like the Garmin Fenix 8 or Forerunner 970.
- ▪The Garmin Forerunner 55 is currently available for $159.99 at Walmart and £119.99 at Decathlon UK, down from its original price.
- ▪Experts identified the watch model by analyzing the distinctive U-shaped 'Start | Stop' button visible in race photos.
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Health & Fitness Smartwatches If it's good enough for Sawe... the Garmin watch used to break the two-hour marathon barrier at London is actually super cheap — here's where to get it Deals By Matt Evans published 28 April 2026 "It's a bit long in the tooth" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / Warren Little) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The 2026 London Marathon made history, as not one, but two runners broke the mythical two-hour time barrier.
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