Eliud Kipchoge holding his arms aloft as he wins crosses the finish line.. Image accompanying BBC Sport Athletics’ report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Eliud Kipchoge, 41, won the Melbourne Marathon, setting a new course record. He completed the race in two hours, nine minutes, and 10 seconds. This marks his 17th career win over the distance and his first since 2023.
Kipchoge, a two-time Olympic champion, believes his body is still peaking. He expressed happiness in competing with the younger generation. The Melbourne Marathon course included the Albert Park Formula One track and finished at the MCG. Read more racing coverage.
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Eliud Kipchoge wins Melbourne Marathon at 41, breaking course record. Eliud Kipchoge, 41, won the Melbourne Marathon, setting a new course record. He completed the race in two hours, nine minutes, and 10 seconds. This marks his 17th career win over the distance and his first since 2023.
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Runner World published this brief on October 12, 2026. The underlying BBC Sport Athletics report was dated October 11, 2026.
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