Overview

• Alex Yee, Olympic triathlon gold medalist, will make his marathon debut at the 2025 London Marathon on Sunday, aiming for a 2:08–2:10 finish to enter Great Britain’s all-time top ten.
• The 27-year-old has prepared with a unique training regimen combining cycling, swimming, and running up to 150 km weekly, diverging from traditional marathon methods.
• Yee joins one of the strongest elite fields ever assembled, including marathon legends Eliud Kipchoge and Jacob Kiplimo.
• His marathon pursuit is driven by a desire for personal growth and maintaining purpose after his Olympic success, with plans to return to triathlon ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
• The London Marathon holds special significance for Yee, who grew up in Lewisham and credits local facilities and family support, including his 93-year-old grandfather, for shaping his athletic journey.