Sydney Marathon Preview: Gebreslase and Gebresilase Lead Global Medallists
The highly anticipated TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS is set to take place on Sunday, featuring a star-studded lineup of elite athletes from around the world. Among the top contenders are Ethiopia’s Gotytom Gebreslase and Leul Gebresilase, both seasoned global medallists in the world of marathon running.
Gotytom Gebreslase, the 2022 world champion, is a force to be reckoned with on the marathon circuit. Having secured a silver medal in Budapest and a gold in Oregon, Gebreslase is no stranger to success at the highest level. Her impressive track record includes victories at the Berlin Marathon in 2021, as well as podium finishes in the New York and Tokyo marathons in 2022. With a personal best time of 2:18:11 in Oregon and 2:18:18 in Tokyo, Gebreslase is a formidable competitor poised for another stellar performance in Sydney.
Joining Gebreslase in the women’s field are other formidable contenders, including Tadu Teshome, Ruti Aga, Buzunesh Getachew, and Judith Jeptum Korir. Teshome, with a personal best time of 2:17:36, is a strong challenger with a track record of consistent performance. Aga, the Tokyo Marathon winner in 2019, boasts a PB-equalling time of 2:18:09, while Getachew set her personal best of 2:19:27 in Frankfurt. Korir, the world silver medallist in Oregon, brings her experience and speed to the race, having clocked a personal best of 2:18:20 in the same event.
In the men’s field, Leul Gebresilase leads the pack with an impressive personal best time of 2:04:02 set in Dubai in 2018. A global medallist with a bronze in Budapest in 2023, Gebresilase is a formidable presence on the marathon scene. Chalu Deso, another Ethiopian contender, poses a strong challenge with a time of 2:04:53 in Valencia in 2020 and a victory in the Tokyo Marathon in 2021.
Other notable competitors in the men’s field include Haftu Teklu of Ethiopia, who ran 2:04:42 in Berlin, and Brimin Kipkorir Misoi of Kenya, winner of the Frankfurt Marathon in 2021. With a field of sub-2:05 and sub-2:08 runners, the men’s competition promises to be a thrilling battle of speed and endurance.
How to Watch the 2024 Sydney Marathon
For fans eager to catch all the action of the 2024 TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS, the event will be streamed live for free on World Athletics Inside Track in select territories around the world. The live stream will kick off at 05:30 AEST/local time on Sunday, September 15th.
Viewers in Europe can tune in to Eurosport 1 and digital platforms (MAX, discovery+) at 22:00 on September 14th to catch the live coverage. In APAC territories, including Brunei, Cambodia, and Singapore, the event will be available on digital platforms with a delayed airing on linear TV at 22:30 (day+1). Indian sub-continent viewers can catch the action on Eurosport linear channels.
With a star-studded lineup of elite athletes, including world champions and global medallists, the 2024 Sydney Marathon promises to deliver thrilling competition and world-class performances. Don’t miss out on the excitement as these top runners vie for glory on the streets of Sydney.