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  "id": 13679151,
  "title": "Kipchoge, 41, breaks course record at Melbourne Marathon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/kipchoge-41-breaks-course-record-at-melbourne-marathon-13679151",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T08:19:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kipchoge-41-breaks-course-record-081957580.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, 41, shattered the course record at the Melbourne Marathon on Sunday. The two-time Olympic champion completed the grueling 26.2-mile race in a blistering two hours nine minutes and 10 seconds, marking his 17th career win in the distance. Kipchoge, who is set to complete a marathon on all seven continents, including Antarctica, expressed his belief that his body is still peaking, capable of competing with younger athletes. The Kenyan's victory came in front of a cheering crowd at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, where he waved to fans as he crossed the finish line. Australian Thomas do Canto claimed second place in 2:10:35, followed by New Zealand's Camille French in third. Kipchoge, one of the greatest long-distance runners of all time, aims to raise funds for his foundation through his world tour, which focuses on education, environmental sustainability, and health.",
  "summary": "Double Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge says \"his body is still peaking\" after winning the Melbourne Marathon in a course record time at the age of 41.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-11T02:54:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Ruto and Murkomen lead political class in celebrating Kipchoge’s Melbourne Marathon win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ruto-and-murkomen-lead-political-class-in-celebrating-kipchoges",
        "published": "2026-10-11T07:50:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Ruto hails Kipchoge after stunning Melbourne marathon comeback",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/ruto-hails-kipchoge-after-stunning-melbourne-marathon-comeback",
        "published": "2026-10-11T07:50:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Kipchoge, 41, breaks course record at Melbourne Marathon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/kipchoge-41-breaks-course-record-at-melbourne-marathon",
        "published": "2026-10-11T08:19:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Thousands take to Melbourne streets for marathon festival",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/thousands-take-to-melbourne-streets-for-marathon-festival",
        "published": "2026-10-11T08:36:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Thousands take to Melbourne streets for marathon festival",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/thousands-take-to-melbourne-streets-for-marathon-festival-13683074",
        "published": "2026-10-11T08:36:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}