The 2025 Sydney Marathon has made history, drawing more than 35,000 participants through the city’s most iconic landmarks - and setting new records on the way.
Hailemaryam Kiros Sets Australian Record
Ethiopian athlete Hailemaryam Kiros produced a stunning run, clocking 2:06:06, the fastest marathon ever recorded on Australian soil. He broke away from the lead pack late in the race, holding off fellow Ethiopian Addisu Gobena, while Tebello Ramakongoana of Lesotho finished third. The effort carved more than a minute off the previous record.
Australia’s own Haftu Strintzos was the fastest local competitor, crossing in 2:11:27 to place 14th overall.
Sifan Hassan Breaks Barriers in Women’s Race
In the women’s event, Dutch running star Sifan Hassan dominated in her Sydney debut, finishing in 2:18:20. Her time made her the first woman ever to run under 2 hours 20 minutes in an Australian marathon. Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei also dipped under that barrier to claim second place.
“It’s amazing, I’m so happy to win a course record. It feels like history,” Hassan said after the race, adding that she had pushed hard early on but managed to hold strong.
Three Australian women placed inside the top 10: Leanne Pompeani (2:25:27), Jessica Stenson (2:28:56), and Lisa Weightman (2:29:34).
A World Marathon Major Comes to Sydney
This year marked a milestone as the Sydney Marathon officially joined the Abbott World Marathon Majors, putting it alongside legendary races in Boston, New York, London, Chicago, Berlin, and Tokyo. The new status attracted elite fields and huge crowds of participants.
The 42.2-kilometre course began in North Sydney, wound its way across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and finished with a dramatic backdrop at the Sydney Opera House.
More Than Just Elite Racing
The marathon wasn’t just about the professionals - thousands of recreational runners and charity participants filled Sydney’s streets. The event began around 6:20am with the wheelchair race, followed by the elite runners just after 6:30am.
For many, running through Sydney’s most famous landmarks was as memorable as the finishing medal itself.
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Check the Full Results
To see the complete results and track individual runners, visit the official Sydney Marathon website.
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