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  "id": 13634300,
  "title": "‘My body is still peaking’: Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/my-body-is-still-peaking-eliud-kipchoge-wins-first-marathon-in-three",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T02:54:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian",
    "slug": "the-guardian",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/11/eliud-kipchoge-sends-message-melbourne-marathon-win-record"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge, 41, achieved a historic moment at the Melbourne Marathon, breaking the race record by two seconds with a time of two hours nine minutes and 10 seconds. This victory marked Kipchoge's first marathon win in three years. The two-time Olympic champion and former world record-holder started the race alongside Jimmy Whelan, a former Australian professional cyclist, from whom he gained a significant boost in pace. Kipchoge's performance, characterized by a surge towards the end of the race, secured his position among the next generation of runners. He expressed his satisfaction with his body's ability to compete with younger athletes, stating, \"My body is still peaking – still able to compete with the next generation.\" Kipchoge dedicated his visit to Melbourne to more than just a race, emphasizing the city's rich sporting heritage and expressing his delight at the crowd's enthusiasm. He added, \"I am happy to run with the gen Zs.\" The Kenyan athlete previously visited Australia in 2025, finishing ninth in the Sydney Marathon. In the women’s marathon, New Zealand's Camille French secured the top spot, with Australia’s Sinead Diver and Sinead Diver following closely.",
  "summary": "Kenyan breaks Melbourne Marathon record by two seconds ‘I’m happy to run with the gen Zs,’ 41-year-old says 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. Continue…",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Kenyan great Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/kenyan-great-kipchoge-wins-first-marathon-in-three-years",
        "published": "2026-10-11T00:32:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Running legend Kipchoge sets race record at Melbourne Marathon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/running-legend-kipchoge-sets-race-record-at-melbourne-marathon",
        "published": "2026-10-11T01:41:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Kenyan great Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/kenyan-great-kipchoge-wins-first-marathon-in-three-years-13622113",
        "published": "2026-10-11T02:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian Australia",
        "title": "‘My body is still peaking’: Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/my-body-is-still-peaking-eliud-kipchoge-wins-first-marathon-in-three-13635651",
        "published": "2026-10-11T02:54:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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