Addisu Gobena smashes Sydney Marathon record as Jepchirchir wins fourth women’s major

Ethiopian former javelin thrower claims men’s race in 2hr 4min 42sec Kenyan adds harbourside crown to Boston, New York and London titles Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena surged to a record-breaking victory in the men’s race at the Sydney Marathon, while Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir claimed the women’s crown on Sunday. In perfec

Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena storms to a Sydney Marathon record  Toronto Star

Our elite runners have already crossed the line, but thousands of runners continue to crisscross the city for the 2026 Sydney Marathon. Follow all the action.

Our elite runners have already crossed the line, but thousands of runners continue to crisscross the city for the 2026 Sydney Marathon. Follow all the action.

SYDNEY, Aug 30 : Ethiopian Addisu Gobena smashed the course record to win the men's title before Kenya's world and former Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir dominated the women's race at the Sydney Marathon on the penultimate day of the Australian winter on Sunday.Gobena, second last year, crossed the line at the city'

Gobena finished second in Sydney a year ago. He avenged that defeat this time around.

Ethiopian athlete Addisu Gobena wins the 2026 Sydney Marathon, touted as the largest marathon in the Southern Hemisphere.