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Kipchoge and Hassan Lead Sydney’s First World Marathon Major on Sunday

Sydney becomes the first southern-hemisphere Major, bringing a larger field plus wider global attention.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Participants take part during the 2023 Sydney Marathon on September 17, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Norvik Alaverdian/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Participants take part during the 2023 Sydney Marathon on September 17, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Norvik Alaverdian/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Sifan Hassan confirmed she will skip the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo to race in Sydney, her first visit to the event.
  • Eliud Kipchoge said there is “huge pressure” to win but stressed his goal is to inspire more people to run as he returns to form at age 40.
  • About 35,000 runners are set to start on a hilly course from North Sydney over the Harbour Bridge to a finish at the Opera House, with clear, cool weather forecast.
  • The elite fields deepen with Vincent Ngetich, Birhanu Legese and Brigid Kosgei among the entrants, building on last year’s course records by Brimin Misoi (2:06:17) and Workenesh Edesa (2:21:41).
  • Organisers have introduced Australian-focused prizes, with $30,000 for the first local man and woman and a $10,000 bonus for breaking national records.