Kipchoge wins Melbourne Marathon, first victory in three years
The 41-year-old Kenyan returned to winning form over the marathon distance, breaking the Melbourne course record in his debut at the event.
What happened
Eliud Kipchoge won the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday, his first marathon win since Berlin in 2023, breaking the course record by two seconds with a time of 2:09:10.146
The 41-year-old Kenyan, a double Olympic champion, said his body is still peaking and that he is happy to compete with younger runners.26
Kipchoge waved to crowds at the MCG finish while still setting the race record.3
The Japan Times reported the win is part of Kipchoge's "World Tour" to raise funds for causes he supports.1
Key points
- Eliud Kipchoge won the Melbourne Marathon, his first marathon victory in roughly three years, since winning in Berlin in 2023.1456
- Kipchoge, a 41-year-old Kenyan, broke the Melbourne Marathon course record.2346
- Kipchoge broke the course record by two seconds, clocking 2:09:10.46
- Kipchoge said his body is still peaking at age 41.26
Sources (6)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
Europe
- 2BBC SportGBPublic broadcaster
- 6The GuardianGBPrivate
‘My body is still peaking’: Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years
South Asia
- 4The Express TribunePKPrivate
East Asia
- 1The Japan TimesJPPrivate
Southeast Asia
- 5CNASGState-controlled
Oceania
- 3ABC News (Australia)AUPublic broadcaster
Running legend Kipchoge sets race record at Melbourne Marathon