Eliud Kipchoge to Compete in Sydney Marathon 2025

Eliud Kipchoge, the celebrated Kenyan marathoner, will compete in the inaugural Abbott World Marathon Major Sydney Marathon on August 31, 2025. This marks his first race in Oceania and adds to his ambitious goal of racing in all World Marathon Majors, having already won 11 of them. Kipchoge expressed excitement about the opportunity to inspire a new audience in Australia and promote running as a global activity. Following a challenging 2024 season, where he finished 10th in the Tokyo Marathon and dropped out of the Paris Olympics, Kipchoge is eager to showcase his skills at this prominent event. Organizers expect his participation will elevate the race's prestige and attract significant crowds, with over 50,000 runners anticipated. Kipchoge continues to be hailed as one of the greatest marathoners, holding numerous records and accolades, including the only sub-two-hour marathon time ever recorded.