London Marathon TCS 2025: Historic!!

The 2025 London Marathon pushed boundaries with unprecedented records: the highest number of finishers ever, outstanding performances, and a marathon legend celebrated.

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The biggest marathon ever

The 2025 London Marathon officially made history. With 56,640 finishers, it surpassed the New York Marathon’s 2024 record (55,646 finishers). By 6:30 PM on race day, this impressive figure had already been reached. “The TCS London Marathon is the greatest marathon in the world, and now it’s officially the largest marathon in the world,” said Hugh Bras, managing director of London Marathon Events, yesterday. “It’s hard to put today’s emotions into words.” But that’s not all: no fewer than 41 Guinness World Records were set throughout the day, including in quirky and spectacular categories.

Record day : A new peak for women

One of the most remarkable moments of this edition was the new women’s world record set by Ethiopian runner Tigist Assefa. She crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 50 seconds, breaking the previous record of 2 hours, 16 minutes, and 2 seconds, securing her place among the greatest marathon runners in history. “We knew it was fast halfway through, but I felt strong to push to the end,” Tigist Assefa explained. This legendary time is also the 10th fastest women’s marathon ever, and Assefa now holds three of the ten best performances worldwide.

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Sabastian Sawe triumphs and sets the stage for a promising future

Among men, Kenyan Sabastian Sawe delivered an exceptional performance, winning with a time of 2 hours, 2 minutes, and 27 seconds, the second-fastest time ever recorded in London. This was only his second marathon, following his sensational debut in Valencia in 2024 (2 hours, 2 minutes, and 5 seconds). “There were high expectations, but I knew I could do it,” he shared after executing a tactical race and launching a decisive attack at the 20th mile. Behind the Kenyan winner, Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo (2 hours, 3 minutes, and 37 seconds) impressed on his debut, signaling a bright future for marathon running. Alexander Mutiso secured third place after a photo finish with Dutch runner Abdi Nageeye.

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A marathon that energizes the crowds

In addition to extraordinary performances, the streets of London were packed with thousands of spectators cheering on the runners. This popular enthusiasm pushed amateur and professional athletes beyond their limits, turning the race into a true celebration of running.

London makes history : Epic journey continues

With its unmatched records, unprecedented collective spirit, and celebrated heroes, the TCS London Marathon 2025 will remain a milestone in marathon history. All eyes now turn to Berlin and Chicago, where new battles are expected on the international stage. One thing is certain: the marathon world continues to thrive on its achievements.