Kenya's Misoi and Ethiopia's Edesa smash records at Sydney Marathon
Brimin Misoi at the tape winning a past race. On Sunday 15th September 2024, he won the Sydney Marathon. Photo courtesy of NOC-K
Misoi sliced 46 seconds off the previous best set two years ago by compatriot Moses Kibet, crossing the line in 2:06:17 after making his break from the leading pack at the 30km mark.
Ethiopia's Chalu Deso Gelmisa was a distant runner-up in 2:08:01, just ahead of Kenyan Felix Kiptoo Kirwa.
Edesa, ranked 10 in the world, was even more impressive, shattering the old record of 2:24:33 set five years ago by Kenyan Stella Barsosio by almost three minutes.
She finished in 2:21.41, well clear of fellow Ethiopians Ruti Aga and 2022 world champion Gotytom Gebreslase, who also both beat the previous best.
The race, which attracted a record field of some 25,000 runners, is in the second year of its candidacy to join the World Marathon Majors from 2025.
Should it get the green light, it will join Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York in the elite global series.
Leading results
1 Workenesh Edesa (ETH) 2:21:40
2 Ruti Aga (ETH) 2:23:09
3 Gotytom Gebreslase (ETH) 2:24:16
4 Valary Jemeli (KEN) 2:24:21
5 Judith Jeptum Korir (KEN) 2:28:05
6 Mao Uesugi (JPN) 2:19:17
7 Fatima Ouhaddou Nafie (ESP) 2:33:05
8 Viola Jelagat Kibiwot (KEN) 2:38:51
1 Brimin Misoi (KEN) 2:06:17
2 Chalu Deso Gelmisa (ETH) 2:08:01
3 Felix Kiptoo Kirwa (KEN) 2:08:17
4 Tetsuya Yoroizaka (JPN) 2:08:53
5 Ken Nakayama (JPN) 2:09:22
6 Leul Gebresilase (ETH) 2:10:02
7 Tadu Adate Deme (ETH) 2:10:11
8 Laban Korir (KEN) 2:10:46
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