The Latest Breaking News from Peres Jepchirchir

Gesture, nod, record: a case for marathon on 2032 menu

Michael Roeger broke his own marathon world record and then declared his ambition to get the race back on the schedule at the 2032 Brisbane Games.

AAP · Aug 31

Former javelin hurler smashes Sydney Marathon record

Addisu Gobena, a 21-year-old from Ethiopia whose chief athletics pursuit was javelin until 2023, has stormed to victory in a record time at the Sydney Marathon.

AAP · Aug 30

Marathon world champ to take shot at Sydney history

Alphonce Simbu is talking up a record-breaking run at the Sydney Marathon when the reigning world champion takes his place in a stacked field.

AAP · Aug 27

London Marathon 2025: men's and women's favourites, featuring Eliud Kipchoge and Sifan Hassan

Alex Yee and Eilish McColgan, both making their London Marathon debuts, are among the top British contenders for the 26.2-mile race

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

What time does the London Marathon 2025 start? Race route and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the annual race

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025

Tamirat Tola and Hellen Obiri look to defend titles in New York City Marathon

Tamirat Tola and Hellen Obiri will look to defend their New York City Marathon titles this November

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

‘Just a 100m sprint’: Sifan Hassan completes unlikely Olympic treble after winning dramatic marathon

The Netherlands runner outsprinted Tigst Assefa to complete an unprecedented treble of Olympic gold medals for a woman in the 5000m, 10000m and marathon

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2024

Return of the queen: Peres Jepchirchir lays down a marker

Peres Jepchirchir dominates marathons, sets world records, and aims to defend her Olympic title in Paris.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

London Marathon: Peres Jepchirchir breaks women's-only world record in thrilling finish

Kenya’s Olympic champion surges home in epic race to break Mary Jepkosgei Keitany’s world record

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2024

Women’s London marathon will be ‘tougher race to win than Olympics’

Race director Hugh Brasher said the women’s London marathon will be a tougher race to win than its Olympic equivalent

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024