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Addisu Gobena broke the course record at the TCS Sydney Marathon, finishing in 2:04:42. He emerged from a seven-man lead group to claim victory. Chimdessa Debele was second, and Tebello Ramakongoana third.
Peres Jepchirchir dominated the women's race, winning in 2:18:31. She gradually caught early leader Priscah Cherono and pulled away from Irine Cheptai. Cherono set a personal best despite finishing sixth. Read more racing coverage.
The race saw fast early splits, with the halfway mark reached in 1:02:28. All top seven finishers beat the previous course record, highlighting the competitive nature of the event. Related: Ethiopian Addisu Gobena sets new Sydney Marathon record.
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Addisu Gobena wins men's race, Peres Jepchirchir dominates women's event Addisu Gobena broke the course record at the TCS Sydney Marathon, finishing in 2:04:42. He emerged from a seven-man lead group to claim victory. Chimdessa Debele was second, and Tebello Ramakongoana third.
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Runner World published this brief on August 30, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated August 30, 2026.
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