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  "id": 13968026,
  "title": "Kipchoge Breaks Course Record At Melbourne Marathon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/kipchoge-breaks-course-record-at-melbourne-marathon",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T13:48:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
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    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/kipchoge-breaks-course-record-at-melbourne-marathon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge, now 41 years old, delivered an impressive performance at the Melbourne Marathon, shattering the course record with a time of two hours nine minutes and ten seconds. This victory marked his 17th career win over the distance, and his first since the Berlin Marathon in 2023. Kipchoge expressed that he believes his body is still capable of competing at the highest level, even against the next generation. He commented, \"I believe that my body is still peaking – still able to compete with the next generation.\" The race featured a unique course, partly along the Australian Formula One track at Albert Park and culminating at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Kipchoge expressed his enjoyment of the experience, waving to the cheering fans upon reaching the finish line. He highlighted the significance of finishing on a cricket ground, stating, \"It makes me proud to run with the younger generation and inspire the running community in Melbourne.\"",
  "summary": "Eliud Kipchoge Two-time 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. The Read More... The post Kipchoge Breaks Course Record At Melbourne Marathon appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "AllAfrica",
        "title": "Kenya: Legendary Kipchoge Wins Melbourne Marathon Festival in a Course Record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/kenya-legendary-kipchoge-wins-melbourne-marathon-festival-in-a-course",
        "published": "2026-10-12T03:55:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Eliud Kipchoge wins Melbourne Marathon in record time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/eliud-kipchoge-wins-melbourne-marathon-in-record-time",
        "published": "2026-10-12T08:32:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}