Top Storylines of the London Marathon: Sawe vs. Kiplimo, Assefa, Obiri & Potential a World Record?

Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth preview the 2026 London Marathon, breaking down the top 5 storylines heading into race day. Sebastian Sawe says it'll take a course record to win, and Jacob Kiplimo just reset the half marathon world record in Lisbon. Will the two titans deliver a world record assault? Plus, a shaken-up women's elite field led by Tigst Assefa and Helen Obiri, three track stars making the jump to 26.2, and the British field coping with Emile Cairess' late withdrawal. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: Top 5 London Marathon Storylines 1:21 Sawe vs. Kiplimo 6:27 What to Expect from Kiplimo 12:30 Women's Elite Field 17:38 Men's Elite Field 23:19 The British Field 29:27 Live Watch-Along & How to Follow the Race #LondonMarathon #LondonMarathon2026 #Running #Marathon #SebastianSawe #JacobKiplimo