Olympic Champion Alex Yee to Make Marathon Debut at 2025 London Marathon
The British triathlete aims to run one of the fastest marathon times in UK history, targeting a finish between 2 hours 7 minutes and 2 hours 10 minutes.
- Alex Yee, a 26-year-old Olympic triathlon champion, will compete in the 2025 London Marathon, marking his first race at the 26.2-mile distance.
- Yee hopes to achieve a time between 2:07 and 2:10, a feat only two British athletes—Mo Farah and Emile Cairess—have accomplished to date.
- The London Marathon holds personal significance for Yee, who grew up participating in the Mini London Marathon and describes the event as a key part of his childhood.
- To prepare for the marathon, Yee plans to increase his weekly running mileage from 60 to 90 miles while maintaining his triathlon training regimen.
- Yee's marathon debut follows a standout year, including a gold medal at the Paris Olympics, a bronze in the mixed relay, and a world triathlon title.