Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years in Melbourne
Kenya's Olympic gold medalist Eliud Kipchoge secured his first marathon victory in three years at the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday, clocking an impressive course record of 2 hours, 9 minutes, and 10 seconds. At 41 years old, Kipchoge extended his record-breaking winning streak to 17 marathons. This triumph marked Kipchoge's return to the marathon circuit following his victory in Berlin last year, which propelled him to 11 consecutive major titles.
Australian Thomas Do Canto finished second, just over a minute behind Kipchoge, while fellow Australian Reece Edwards claimed third place. New Zealand's Camille French took the women's race, with Australians Sinead Diver and Nichola Sheridan rounding out the top five.
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