Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge says his body is still able to compete with the next generation, following his first win in three years in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday, 11 October.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsKipchoge, 41, was in cruise control in the race down under, crossing the finish line in a course record time of 2:09.10.The race was the third leg of Kipchoge’s World Tour, under which he plans to raise money for helpful causes by completing seven marathons on all seven continents, including Antarctica, over two years.Amos Kipruto obliterates Ugandan rival to win Chicago MarathonOn his way to taking two seconds off the previous race record, the two-time Olympic champion broke away inside the last 10km on a course that partly used the Australian Formula One track at Albert Park, and finished inside the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).The win, a career 17th, was Kipchoge’s first victory since taking the Berlin Marathon crown in 2023.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017147##“On the course, it was really wonderful; I enjoyed seeing people standing, cheering, and shouting my name,” Kipchoge said, looking fresh at the finish, which witnessed him slow down inside the MCG to wave to fans.“It was actually different – running on a beautiful course, but also running on the Formula One track, and above all else, finishing on a cricket ground.”©Getty ImagesWith many believing he would have gone faster, the former world record-holder said his body was still in shape, and capable of more competition.“I believe that my body is still peaking – still able to compete with the next generation,” Kipchoge said. “The oldest athlete is still competing, but I am happy to run with the Gen Zs. I [increased] the pace after 30km to see whether I can run well and beat the [race record]. My plan went well.”From fighting organised crime to championing clean sport: Günter Younger’s unlikely path to WADAAustralian Thomas Do Canto finished second behind Kipchoge in 2:10.35, while compatriot Reece Edwards was third in 2:14.33.
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