Eliud Kipchoge breaks Melbourne Marathon record, wins first race in three years — image accompanying The Guardian Athletics's report. Photograph: Ye Myo Khant/SOPA Images/Shutterstock; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Eliud Kipchoge, 41, won the Melbourne Marathon, breaking the record by two seconds. This marks his first victory in three years. Kipchoge dominated the race after 30km, celebrating with fans at the finish. He expressed his joy at Melbourne's sporting culture and plans to return for more events.
Kipchoge, a two-time Olympic champion, ran alongside Jimmy Whelan until 30km. Kipchoge then increased his pace, achieving his goal of breaking the record. Kipchoge emphasized his body is still peaking and he enjoys competing with younger athletes. His Melbourne visit is part of a global marathon tour. Read more racing coverage.
Kipchoge's Melbourne Marathon win is his second visit to Australia. He finished ninth in the 2025 Sydney Marathon. Thomas Do Canto from Australia was runner-up, and Camille French from New Zealand won the women's race. A woman was injured by a car near the marathon route. Related: Eliud Kipchoge Sets New Melbourne Marathon Record.
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Kipchoge, 41, beats old record by two seconds, declares he's still competitive with younger runners Eliud Kipchoge, 41, won the Melbourne Marathon, breaking the record by two seconds. This marks his first victory in three years. Kipchoge dominated the race after 30km, celebrating with fans at the finish. He expressed his joy at Melbourne's sporting culture and plans to return for more events.
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Runner World published this brief on October 11, 2026. The underlying The Guardian Athletics report was dated October 10, 2026.
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