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Focused runners competing in a city marathon event, showcasing athletic determination

Sawe's marathon fuel: what hydrogel gels actually do

Sabastian Sawe broke two hours at the 2026 London Marathon in 97-gram Adidas shoes. But the Maurten hydrogel gels pinned to his bib may have mattered more. A new RCT finds they do not make you faster, but they do make you steadier.

Priya Nair4 min read
Marathon runner crossing finish line in London, arms raised
Fitness

How Maurten fueled Sabastian Sawe to the first sub-two-hour marathon

Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe became the first person to break two hours in an official marathon at the 2026 London Marathon, running 1:59:30 with a personalized fueling plan from Swedish sports nutrition company Maurten. The protocol delivered 115 grams of carbohydrate per hour using hydrogel-technology drinks and gels developed over 12 months of testing in Kenya.

Rafael Costa