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Peres Jepchirchir won the Sydney Marathon, completing her fourth different major title. She finished in 2:18:31, beating compatriot Irine Cheptai by 3:40. Shure Demise of Ethiopia placed third, and Haven Hailu was fourth.
This victory marks Jepchirchir's return after a stress fracture sidelined her earlier in the year. Her win adds to previous titles at New York, Boston, and London. Addisu Gobena of Ethiopia won the men's race. Read more racing coverage.
The women's winning time was just nine seconds off Sifan Hassan's course record. Sydney's course, however, is not eligible for world records due to its elevation changes. Related: Ethiopian Addisu Gobena sets new Sydney Marathon record.
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Jepchirchir wins her fourth different major marathon title in Sydney. Peres Jepchirchir won the Sydney Marathon, completing her fourth different major title. She finished in 2:18:31, beating compatriot Irine Cheptai by 3:40. Shure Demise of Ethiopia placed third, and Haven Hailu was fourth.
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Runner World published this brief on August 29, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated August 29, 2026.
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