Izzi Batt-Doyle sets new Australian marathon record in Chicago — image accompanying The Guardian Athletics's report. Photograph: Australian Athletics; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Izzi Batt-Doyle, 31, shattered the Australian marathon record with a time of 2:20:38 in the Chicago Marathon. She finished sixth, surpassing Jess Stenson’s previous record by 46 seconds. This marks a significant achievement for the two-time Olympian.
Batt-Doyle’s time of 2:20:38 was two minutes faster than her personal best. She was inspired by former record-holder Benita Willis, who set the bar at 2:22:36 in 2006. The new record positions Batt-Doyle for upcoming Olympic Games. Read more racing coverage.
Batt-Doyle expressed relief and pride in her accomplishment. Her fiancé, Riley Cocks, supported her throughout the race, running alongside her until the finish line. This victory adds to her existing records in the half-marathon and 10,000m. Related: Emma Grace Hurley Sets New Fastest Marathon Debut for American Women.
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Batt-Doyle finishes sixth, beating previous record by 46 seconds Izzi Batt-Doyle, 31, shattered the Australian marathon record with a time of 2:20:38 in the Chicago Marathon. She finished sixth, surpassing Jess Stenson’s previous record by 46 seconds. This marks a significant achievement for the two-time Olympian.
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Runner World published this brief on October 11, 2026. The underlying The Guardian Athletics report was dated October 11, 2026.
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