Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena shattered the course record to win the Sydney Marathon on Sunday, while Kenyan world champion Peres Jepchirchir put in a commanding performance to claim the women’s title. Victory was the first in a World Marathon Major for 21-year-old Gobena, who came second last year, while Jepchirchir added to her previous triumphs in Boston, New York and London. Gobena made his move with little more than half-a-mile to go to power home four seconds clear of compatriot Chimdessa...
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August 30, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Addisu Gobena shatters Sydney Marathon record, Jepchirchir takes women’s title
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