Olympic legend and former world record-holder Eliud Kipchoge has announced he will run at the Melbourne Marathon this October. The five-time Olympian will tick off Melbourne as the third stop on his marathon world tour, where he aims to run a series of seven marathons across all continents of the world.
Kipchoge, widely regarded as the greatest marathoner of all time, will compete in the Melbourne Marathon Festival on October 12. The event is expected to draw massive crowds eager to see the Kenyan star in action.
The Melbourne Marathon is the third leg of Kipchoge's ambitious world tour, which began earlier this year. He has already completed marathons in Tokyo and Boston, with plans to race in Sydney, Cape Town, and other global cities.
Kipchoge's participation marks a significant milestone for the Melbourne Marathon, which has grown in prestige over recent years. Organizers are preparing for heightened international attention and record participation numbers.
