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Kipchoge smashes Melbourne Marathon record in 2:09:10

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 6:30 AM UTC · How we work

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Kipchoge Wins Melbourne

Eliud Kipchoge won Melbourne Marathon in 2:09:10, breaking the race record.
His time beat Timothy Kiplagat Ronoh’s 2022 record of 2:09:12 by two seconds.
He surged ahead inside the final 10 km and waved to spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Thomas Do Canto finished second in 2:10:35, while Camille French won the women’s race in 2:28:25.
Kipchoge announced he will run marathons on all seven continents, including Antarctica, within two years.

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Police Draw Weapons

A woman was struck by a car near Flinders Street station during the marathon at about 10:45 am.
Police officers in the area drew their weapons after the vehicle hit the pedestrian.
The injured woman was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital; her condition was not disclosed.
Marathon winners included Seth O’Donnell (Australia) and Georgie Gregec (New Zealand) in the half-marathon.

History

Historical Context

The 1972 Munich Olympic marathon, won by American Frank Shorter in 2:12:19, revived global interest in long-distance road racing. The International Olympic Committee reported 100,000 spectators lining the 42.195-km route, while Shorter’s victory boosted marathon participation by 30 % worldwide the following year. Today, Eliud Kipchoge shattered the Melbourne Marathon record with a 2:09:10 finish at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, echoing Shorter’s breakthrough performance. The incident of a pedestrian struck near Flinders Street station and police response underscores heightened safety concerns that marathon organizers now address through stricter traffic controls and emergency protocols.

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Kipchoge Wins Melbourne

Eliud Kipchoge won Melbourne Marathon in 2:09:10, breaking the race record.
His time beat Timothy Kiplagat Ronoh’s 2022 record of 2:09:12 by two seconds.
He surged ahead inside the final 10 km and waved to spectators at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Thomas Do Canto finished second in 2:10:35, while Camille French won the women’s race in 2:28:25.
Kipchoge announced he will run marathons on all seven continents, including Antarctica, within two years.

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