September 02, 2025

409: Sydney Marathon | Zurich Diamond League Final | Tom Do Canto & Ellie Pashley

1 hour 52 minutes

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Ellie Pashley keeps an eye on Sydney during the long run.

Brad gingerly restarts his running and makes a call for the rest of the year.

Brady recaps his experience on the streets of the Sydney Marathon.

This week's running news is presented by Axil Coffee.

Hailemaryam Kiros of Ethiopia won the Sydney Marathon in an all-comers record of 2:06:06, just holding off compatriot Addis Gobena, with Eliud Kipchoge finishing 9th place. Haftu Strintzos was the first Australian to win the National Marathon Championship in 2:11:27, ahead of Tom Do Canto second in 2:13:25 and Brett Robinson third in 2:15:00. Sifan Hassan sets the all-comers record in 2:18:22 ahead of Brigid Kosgei. Leanne Pompeani was the first Australian to cross in 2:24:47 the fastest on Australian soil, with Jessica Stenson second in 2:28:56 and Lisa Weightman third in 2:29:34.

Zach Facioni and Jenny Blundell each won the 10k event.

Tom Do Canto joins the show to recap his performance and the atmosphere on his way to second place to the Australian Championship.

Official Results

https://runnerstribe.com/latest-news/records-fall-as-sydney-marathon-steps-onto-global-stage-hassan-and-kiros-lead-the-charge/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMhBu9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHghqVsel0MBk6suj8kenvHbe-36kHrxwObYwQXz2avjtMAxlN7s4T7ZEb8XO_aem_m9L3-Hic6aUIt9C-XzODNQ

Jessica Hull went out hard in the 1500m final in the Zurich Diamond League but was ultimately unable to hold off winner Nelly Chepchirchir, coming second in 3:57.02 with Linden Hall finishing fast in third in 3:57.44.

Sarah Billings ran 1:58.76 in the 800m, while in the women’s 3000m Georgia Griffith ran 8:41.36 for fourth place with Rose Davies running 8:46.11.

Niels Laros won the 1500m in a Dutch National Record of 3:29.20, while Jimmy Gressier was the surprise packet winning the 3000m in 7:36.78.

Zurich Diamond League Results

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Crokes on the Loose unloads on niche world records getting airtime while the Whispers wait around the official World Championships selection, as well as Andy Buchanan dealing with a significant injury in the lead up to Tokyo.

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