Össur ambassador Richard Whitehead breaks World Record again at the TCS London Marathon
Össur veteran ambassador, Paralympic gold medallist, global advocate for diversity and inclusion, Navii user for the everyday, and Flex-Run user for breaking World Records, Richard Whitehead MBE, has done it again, just two weeks after smashing the record at the Milano Marathon.
Crossing the finish line of the TCS London Marathon in 2:40:25, Richard set a new World Marathon Record for athletes with bilateral knee amputations, surpassing his previous mark of 2:40:47 set in Milan earlier this month, and his earlier record from the Chicago Marathon in 2024.
Richard’s performance cements his status as the fastest leg‑amputee marathon runner in history. His achievement comes during a landmark year for the London Marathon, which also saw elite athlete Sabastian Sawe make global headlines by breaking the two‑hour barrier with a time of 1:59:30.
This latest milestone follows an extraordinary 2025, in which Richard completed 20 marathons across the world, concluding in New York, the city where his marathon journey first began in 2004. Now, only months into 2026, he has already completed six marathons worldwide and added yet another World Record to his legacy.
Reflecting on the moment, Richard said:
“A milestone like this only fuels my drive and determination further, slowing down definitely isn’t in the plan.
“I hope everything I do embodies courage and inclusion,” he said. “I want to proudly advocate for people living with disabilities and inspire others to believe that they too can achieve the extraordinary.
“I want to help others see that they can make a difference, and that everyone has a gift to nurture and a story worth telling.”
Across his athletic career and advocacy work, Richard champions the belief that sport is a powerful catalyst, one that breaks down barriers, promotes wellbeing, builds community, and drives meaningful social change. His energy, optimism, and authenticity continue to motivate people of all ages and abilities.