Yomif Kejelcha broke the 2-hour marathon but got 2nd place. He's still happy
Yomif Kejelcha made headlines by breaking the two-hour marathon barrier with a time of 1:59:41, finishing second in the 2026 TCS London Marathon. Despite his impressive achievement, he finished just 11 seconds behind Kenya's Sabastian Sawe, who won the race. Kejelcha expressed his happiness over his performance and aims to continue improving in future marathons.
- ▪Yomif Kejelcha finished the London Marathon in 1:59:41, breaking the two-hour barrier.
- ▪He placed second, just 11 seconds behind the winner, Sabastian Sawe.
- ▪Kejelcha has a history of success in competitive running, including setting world records in the past.
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Sports Yomif Kejelcha broke the 2-hour marathon but got 2nd place. He's still happy April 28, 20267:23 PM ET By Ava Berger Yomif Kejelcha of Team Ethiopia crosses the line and finishes second during the Men's 2026 TCS London Marathon on April 26, 2026 in London, England. Alex Davidson/Getty Images Europe hide caption toggle caption Alex Davidson/Getty Images Europe After Yomif Kejelcha crossed the finish line at the London Marathon on Sunday, he was shocked by what he'd accomplished. Kejelcha, 28, ran a 1:59:41, crushing the elusive two-hour marathon goal. Athletes have been striving to break through that barrier for years. To make the story even sweeter, Kejelcha beat it in his first-ever competitive marathon.
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