Eliud Kipchoge won the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday in 2 hours, 9 minutes and 10 seconds. The event's published timing listing records the Kenyan runner first in the marathon; ABC/AAP reported that his time was two seconds faster than the previous race best.
The two-time Olympic champion finished ahead of Australians Thomas Do Canto and Reece Edwards, who ABC/AAP reported in second and third place. New Zealand runner Camille French won the women's race.
This is an event record, not a world record. Readers looking for full placings should consult the official event timing listing.
Illustration disclosure: The accompanying image is AI-generated conceptual road-race artwork. It does not depict Kipchoge, the actual runners, route or finish of the 2026 Melbourne Marathon.
