Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years in Melbourne
Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya crosses the finish line to win the men's marathon during the 2026 Melbourne Marathon Festival in Melbourne on October 11, 2026.
Kenya's twice Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge won the Melbourne Marathon in a course record of 2 hours, 9 minutes and 10 seconds on Sunday, claiming his 17th win over the distance at age 41.
Sunday's win was his first in three years, after he won Berlin in 2023 for a record 11th title at the majors.
"I believe that my body is still peaking – still able to compete with the next generation," Kipchoge told reporters after the race.
Australian Thomas Do Canto finished second behind Kipchoge at 2:10:35, while compatriot Reece Edwards was third at 2:14:33.
New Zealand's Camille French won the women's race in 2:28:25, followed by Australian Sinead Diver at 2:28:49 and Nichola Sheridan of Ireland at 2:29:13.
