‘My body is still peaking’: Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years
Eliud Kipchoge won the 2026 Melbourne Marathon in record time, marking his first marathon victory in three years. The 41-year-old athlete emphasized that he remains competitive against younger generations.
Why it matters
Kipchoge is a legendary figure in long-distance running, and his continued success at age 41 is a significant sports milestone.
Eliud Kipchoge wins the 2026 Melbourne Marathon, finishing in front of thousands at the MCG in a record time of 2:09:10. Photograph: Ye Myo Khant/Sopa Images/Shutterstock Eliud Kipchoge wins the 2026 Melbourne Marathon, finishing in front of thousands at the MCG in a record time of 2:09:10. Photograph: Ye Myo Khant/Sopa Images/Shutterstock Marathon ‘My body is still peaking’: Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years Kenyan breaks Melbourne Marathon record by two seconds
‘I’m happy to run with the gen Zs,’ 41-year-old says
Prefer the Guardian on Google Marathon’s greatest competitor, Eliud Kipchoge, has sent a message to the next generation declaring that he’s not done yet.
The 41-year-old Kenyan revelled in his Melbourne Marathon debut on Sunday, breaking the race record and delighting thousands of fans at the MCG finish.
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