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Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years in Melbourne
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Eliud Kipchoge ended a three-year drought by winning the Melbourne Marathon, prompting congratulations from Kenya's President William Ruto. The win headlined the Melbourne Marathon Festival on 11 October 2026, as the marathon season also saw adidas make a strong footwear showing. Elsewhere, athletes including Wyatt Anderson prepared comebacks ahead of the Chicago Marathon.
Why now: Kipchoge's surprise comeback victory after a three-year winning drought is major news in the running world.
Eliud KipchogeMelbourne MarathonWilliam RutoadidasChicago Marathon
Evidence
- adidas Won 2026 Marathon Season… and It Felt Like a Side Quest · Sneaker Freaker
- Licensable picture: Melbourne Marathon Festival in Melbourne, Australia – 11 Oct 2026 · Reuters Connect
- Licensable picture: Melbourne Marathon Festival in Melbourne, Australia – 11 Oct 2026 · Reuters Connect
- ‘My body is still peaking’: Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years · The Guardian
- Kenya: Ruto Hails Kipchoge After Stunning Melbourne Marathon Comeback · allAfrica.com
- Behind Wyatt Anderson's remarkable comeback as he prepares to take on Chicago Marathon · WHAS11
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