The science behind the Adidas shoes that helped two marathoners break the two-hour mark | Scientific American

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A sub-two-hour marathon has long been seen as a tantalizing benchmark for elite runners—and shoemakers have been in a race to design footwear that can help them get there

April 27, 2026 4 min read Add Us On Google Add SciAm The science behind the Adidas shoes that helped two marathoners break the two-hour mark A sub-two-hour marathon has long been seen as a tantalizing benchmark for elite runners-and shoemakers have been in a race to design footwear that can help them get there By Adam Kovac edited by Claire Cameron Sabastian Sawe celebrates winning the 2026 London Marathon. Karwai Tang/WireImage via Getty Images On Sunday three runners at the London Marathon set the sporting world on fire-not least because of their shared choice of footwear. Kenya's Sabastian

The science behind the Adidas shoes that helped two marathoners break the two-hour mark | Scientific American

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