Record-Breaking Triumphs at Sydney Marathon

In a stunning debut as a world major, the Sydney Marathon witnessed record-breaking victories on Sunday. Ethiopia's Hailemaryam Kiros ran the fastest marathon ever in Australia, clocking in at two hours, six minutes, and six seconds. The men's race saw a thrilling finish with Kiros edging out fellow Ethiopian Addisu Gobena by just 10 seconds.

The women's race was dominated by Dutch star Sifan Hassan, who crossed the finish line at two hours, 18 minutes, and 22 seconds, shattering the previous record held by Workenesh Edesa. The Sydney marathon marked its place among elite events like New York and Berlin, drawing 35,000 global participants.

The highlight for fans was the participation of Eliud Kipchoge, who, despite finishing ninth, received a warm reception. The wheelchair events had their champions in Susannah Scaroni and Marcel Hug, who also set new records, underscoring the inclusive spirit of the event.

(With inputs from agencies.)