Sawe, Kejelcha and Assefa rewrite marathon records
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Updated · The New York Times · May 1
Sawe, Kejelcha and Assefa rewrite marathon records
11 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 1
At the London Marathon, Sawe and Kejelcha became the first men under two hours in an official race, while Assefa set a women’s world record.
All three wore Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3 shoes, a competition-approved model weighing 97 grams, or 3.4 ounces, that sold out on Monday.
The performances highlighted how ever-lighter “super shoes” have become central to distance-running innovation, reflecting a long push to cut weight in pursuit of faster times.
With technology pushing marathon times lower, will future records reflect human ability or innovation in footwear?
How might the rise of 'super shoes' reshape the meaning of athletic achievement and fairness in competitive running?