Marcel Hug wins eighth London Marathon men’s wheelchair title in 2026
Switzerland’s Marcel Hug has won the elite men’s wheelchair race at the 2026 London Marathon to secure his sixth consecutive victory in the capital.
The dominant Swiss athlete crossed the finish line to claim his eighth overall triumph on the famous London course.
His latest performance firmly cements his status as one of the most formidable competitors in the history of the event.
Unrelenting dominance on the streets of London
The man widely known as the ‘Silver Bullet’ proved entirely untouchable from the moment the starting gun fired.
Securing a sixth consecutive win highlights a remarkable period of unprecedented supremacy in the elite men’s division.
Rival competitors were once again unable to match the blistering pace set by the veteran racer.
An eighth crown for the defending champion
Claiming an eighth overall title places the multiple Paralympic gold medallist in an exclusive echelon of endurance athletes.
The challenging capital route continues to be a highly successful hunting ground for the record-breaking marathoner.
Spectators lining the streets were ultimately treated to another tactical masterclass in elite wheelchair racing.
