How special Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier

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How special Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier

At the finish line, Sawe held up sponsors Adidas' latest 'supershoe' with his time written along the side, acknowledging the technology which had assisted him. …

At the finish line, Sawe held up sponsors Adidas' latest 'supershoe' with his time written along the side, acknowledging the technology which had assisted him. The Adidas Adios Pro 3 shoes, available to purchase for an eye-watering £450, weigh just 97g - 30% lighter than the previous model. The company claims they deliver an 11% greater forefoot energy return and improve running economy by 1.6% compared to its predecessor. …

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