Live Updates: Eliud Kipchoge’s Farewell at the New York City Marathon
The New York City Marathon is set to witness a historic farewell as Eliud Kipchoge, the celebrated marathoner, makes his debut in this elite race. Kipchoge, who turns 41 next week, aims to complete the prestigious Seven Star Medal by finishing the New York marathon. His participation marks what is anticipated to be his final elite marathon, after which he plans to embark on an adventurous new running journey.
Eliud Kipchoge’s Achievements
Kipchoge is regarded as one of the greatest marathon runners of all time. He has achieved remarkable feats, including:
- Running four of the ten fastest marathons in history.
- Becoming the first person to complete a marathon in under two hours, albeit unofficially, in 2019.
- Setting a world record in Berlin in 2022, which was later exceeded by Kelvin Kiptum.
The Competitors
In New York, Kipchoge will face stiff competition from notable athletes:
- Kenenisa Bekele, the third-fastest marathon runner in history.
- Defending champion Abdi Nageeye.
- Olympic bronze medalist Benson Kipruto.
- Alexander Mutiso.
On the women’s side, Olympic champion Sifan Hassan leads the race but faces formidable contenders such as:
- Previous winners Sheila Chepkiru, Hellen Obiri, and Sharon Lokedi.
- Ethiopia’s Gotytom Gebreslase.
Marathon Details
The 54th edition of the New York City Marathon involves over 50,000 runners and promises optimal conditions for the race. The expected schedule is as follows:
| Event | Start Time (Local Time) |
|---|---|
| Men’s Wheelchair Start | 8:00 AM |
| Women’s Wheelchair Start | 8:02 AM |
| Elite Women Start | 8:35 AM |
| Elite Men Start | 9:05 AM |
| Wave 1 Start | 9:10 AM |
| Wave 2 Start | 9:45 AM |
| Wave 3 Start | 10:20 AM |
| Wave 4 Start | 10:45 AM |
| Wave 5 Start | 11:30 AM |
Course Records
Here are the current records held across various categories at the New York City Marathon:
- Men: 2:04:58 (Tamirat Tola, Ethiopia, 2023)
- Women: 2:22:31 (Margaret Okayo, Kenya, 2003)
- Men’s Wheelchair: 1:25:26 (Marcel Hug, Switzerland, 2022)
- Women’s Wheelchair: 1:39:32 (Catherine Debrunner, Switzerland, 2023)
Kipchoge’s Future Plans
After New York, Kipchoge intends to explore extreme running challenges. He expressed interest in running in diverse locations, including Antarctica and Saudi Arabia. His focus will shift from competitive racing to purposeful running initiatives.
You can follow live updates, times, and results from the New York City Marathon at Emegypt.
