Kipchoge breaks Melbourne Marathon record in dominant display

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 04:24 · Archive

Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge broke the Melbourne Marathon race record by two seconds.

Eliud Kipchoge won the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday, breaking the race record by two seconds with a time of 2 hours 9 minutes and 10 seconds. The 41-year-old Kenyan, a two-time Olympic champion and former world record holder, pulled clear in the final 10 kilometres of the 42.2-kilometre course. He finished so comfortably he spent time waving to the crowd at the MCG, where the race concluded.

Thomas Do Canto of Australia was runner-up in 2:10:35, with fellow Australian Reece Edwards third in 2:15:57. In the women's race, New Zealand's Camille French won in 2:28:25, with Australian Sinead Diver second and Irish runner Nichola Sheridan third. This was Kipchoge's first marathon win in three years.

Kipchoge told media after the race that he increased his pace after 30 kilometres to test whether he could beat the race record. 'I'm happy to run with the Gen Zs,' he said, adding that his body was 'still peaking' and 'still able to compete with the next generation'. He described Melbourne as 'a sporting city' and the crowd as 'wonderful', spending more than half an hour celebrating with fans along the MCG boundary fence.

How it is being reported

• ‘My body is still peaking’: Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon in three yearsKenyan breaks Melbourne Marathon record by two seconds ‘I’m happy to run with the Gen Zs,’ 41-year-old says Marathon’s greatest competitor Eliud Kipchoge has sent a message to the next generation, declaring he’s not done yet. The 41-year-old Kenyan revelled in his Melbourne Marathon debut on Sunday, breaking the race record and delighting thousands of fans at the MCG finish. Continue reading...The Guardian · 11 Oct, 03:54
• Running legend Kipchoge sets race record at Melbourne MarathonMarathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has time to slow down and wave at the crowds at the MCG and still break the race record at the Melbourne Marathon.ABC News Australia · 11 Oct, 02:41

In this story: Eliud Kipchoge · Thomas Do Canto · Reece Edwards · Camille French · Sinead Diver · Melbourne · Kenya

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