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Yomif Kejelcha delivers everything the hype promised and more, running an astonishing 1:59:41 in his very first marathon at the London Marathon, finishing second behind newly crowned world record holder Sabastian Sawe 😲

The race turned into a historic showdown, with Kejelcha and Sawe pushing each other through conditions that produced the first ever official sub-2 hour marathon performances.

Kejelcha showed remarkable control and courage for a debutant, going out strong and holding on through a brutal second half, with splits of 60:29 and 59:12 that confirm just how aggressively the race was run from start to finish.

It was not just a debut, it was a statement. One that instantly places him among the fastest marathoners in history and signals that this new era of road racing is moving faster than ever.

1:59:41 for a first marathon. Second place in one of the fastest races ever run.

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The three fastest marathon runners in history!

We've just entered a new era of running.

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My morning coffee, I think I need another dose 🤣

Wondering if I should go for a run, or go to beach 😣

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