Eliud Kipchoge wins the Melbourne Marathon in a course record, his first marathon win in three years
11 October 2026
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge won the Melbourne Marathon in Australia on 11 October 2026 in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 10 seconds, a course record.
It was the 41-year-old's first marathon win in three years; his previous win came at the Berlin Marathon in 2023.
It was his 17th marathon win.
Australia's Thomas Do Canto was second in 2:10:35 and Reece Edwards third in 2:14:33.
Camille French of New Zealand won the women's race in 2:28:25.
Kipchoge, a two-time Olympic champion, is attempting to run a marathon on all seven continents over two years, starting in Cape Town in May.
Winning time:
2 hours, 9 minutes and 10 seconds (course record)
Kipchoge's age:
41
Previous marathon win:
Berlin, 2023
Women's winner:
Camille French (New Zealand), 2:28:25
Why it matters for exams: Kipchoge is the best-known marathoner of the era; his records, Olympic titles and nationality are common sports questions.
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