• Sifan Hassan and Hailemaryam Kiros won the Sydney Marathon, both setting course records.
• The race is now part of the elite World Marathon Majors series.
• Over 35,000 runners participated in this historic event.
• Kiros finished in 2:06:06, and Hassan in 2:18:22, both surpassing previous records.
• Eliud Kipchoge finished ninth, marking a less favorable day for the marathon legend.

Olympic champion Sifan Hassan from the Netherlands and Ethiopian Hailemaryam Kiros both achieved course records at the 2025 Sydney Marathon, which marked its debut in the World Marathon Majors series. Hassan triumphed with a time of two hours, 18 minutes, and 22 seconds, outpacing former world record holder Brigid Kosgei who finished in 2:18:56, while last year’s champion Workenesh Edesa came in third. Kiros excelled in the men's race, finishing at 2:06:06, and surpassed the previous record by ten seconds, highlighting a successful day for Ethiopian athletes.

The Sydney Marathon showcased nearly 35,000 participants amidst splendid weather, with the course featuring iconic landscapes such as the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Both Kiros and Hassan expressed their pride in setting new benchmarks and highlighted the competitive atmosphere of the race. Kiros commented on the "strong, strong field," emphasizing teamwork and strategy, while Hassan admitted to nearly misjudging her pace during the final kilometers, remarking, "I pushed too hard at the start and learned my lesson."

In a surprising turn, marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge finished ninth, unable to secure his twelfth major marathon title, clocking in at 2:08:31. Despite his struggles, Kipchoge received enthusiastic support from the crowd, underscoring his status in the sport. Then again, the marathon became the seventh member of the elite World Marathon Majors, further enhancing its prestige and drawing extensive participation and viewership.