Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge wins his first marathon in three years in Melbourne
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge won a marathon in Melbourne, Australia, for the first time in three years. He finished the race in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 10 seconds, beating the previous record by two seconds.Key Facts
- Kipchoge is a two-time Olympic champion and the most decorated marathon runner in history.
- This was his first marathon win since Berlin in 2023.
- He is running marathons on all seven continents as part of a “World Tour” to raise funds for charity.
- Melbourne was the third stop in the tour after South Africa and Brazil.
- The course partly used the Australian Formula One track at Albert Park and finished at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
- Kipchoge increased his pace after 30 km and successfully beat the race record.
- Australian Thomas Do Canto finished second, and compatriot Reece Edwards came third.
- New Zealander Camille French won the women's race in 2 hours, 28 minutes and 25 seconds.
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