Olympic Champions Kipchoge, Hassan Debut Sydney Marathon Major

The 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon, the newest addition to the Abbott World Marathon Majors, will feature elite athletes Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan making their debuts in Sydney, Australia. The marathon course is notably challenging due to Sydney's hilly terrain, including iconic landmarks like the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, with runners facing 253 more meters of elevation than the Tokyo Marathon. Kipchoge, a two-time Olympic gold medallist and former world record holder, is competing in Oceania for the first time and is expected to contend against strong competitors like Vincent Ngetich and Birhanu Legese. Hassan, a three-time Olympic gold medallist with a European marathon record, will face formidable rivals including Brigid Kosgei and defending champion Workenesh Edesa. The event boasts the strongest elite fields ever assembled in Australia, with multiple athletes holding personal bests under 2:19 for women and under 2:05 for men, alongside the largest wheelchair race field in the country. Both Kipchoge and Hassan express excitement about racing in Sydney and experiencing the energetic local crowds.