Sydney Marathon 2025 Results: Sifan Hassan Dominates Debut, Hug and Scaroni Win
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — August 31, 2025
Featured Image Credit of Sifan Hassan and all Winners Group Shot: © Destination NSW
The 2025 TCS Sydney Marathon, in its debut year as an Abbott World Marathon Major, delivered headline-making performances in both standard and wheelchair divisions. Ethiopia’s Hailemaryam Kiros and the Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan set new benchmarks, while Swiss legend Marcel Hug and American Susannah Scaroni reigned in the wheelchair events.
Major Debut, Records Galore
With elevation to World Marathon Majors status, the Sydney Marathon drew approximately 35,000 participants and global attention. The iconic course — spanning North Sydney, crossing the Harbour Bridge, weaving through Centennial Park, and finishing near the Opera House — produced record-breaking times: Kiros and Hassan ran the fastest marathons ever on Australian soil.
Kiros’ Breakthrough: Precision, Power & Pace
Hailemaryam Kiros delivered a masterful performance, crossing the finish line in 2:06:06, breaking the course record previously held by Brimin Kipkorir’s 2:06:18. Around the 30 km mark, Kiros separated from the lead group, including compatriot Addisu Gobena, then outpaced Gobena down the stretch.
Men's Leading Results (Standard Marathon)
Hailemaryam Kiros (ETH): 2:06:06
Addisu Gobena (ETH): 2:06:16
Tebello Ramakongoana (LES): 2:06:47
Hassan’s Dominant Run: From Start to Finish
From the opening kilometers, Sifan Hassan imposed her strength and composure, claiming victory in 2:18:22 — more than four minutes ahead of the previous women’s course mark. She was followed by Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei in 2:18:56 and Ethiopia’s Workenesh Edesa in 2:22:15.
Women's Leading Results (Standard Marathon)
Sifan Hassan (NED): 2:18:22
Brigid Kosgei (KEN): 2:18:56
Workenesh Edesa (ETH): 2:22:15
Hug’s Wheelchair Mastery & Scaroni’s American Power
In the men’s wheelchair race, Marcel Hug delivered another dominant performance, breaking away early and finishing in 1:27:15. Japan’s Tomoki Suzuki (1:33:29) and the Netherlands’ Gerard Schipper (1:37:34) rounded out the podium.
The women’s wheelchair event saw Susannah Scaroni secure the top spot in 1:44:52. Podium details beyond first place were not clearly documented.
Wheelchair Leading Results
Men
Marcel Hug (SUI): 1:27:15
Tomoki Suzuki (JPN): 1:33:29
Gerard Schipper (NED): 1:37:34
Women
Susannah Scaroni (USA): 1:44:52
Eden Rainbow-Cooper (GBR)
Vanessa De Souza (BRA)
A Historic Sydney Debut
The 2025 Sydney Marathon made an emphatic statement. Hailemaryam Kiros and Sifan Hassan rewrote Australian marathon history, setting new course records and proving the event’s legitimacy on the world stage. Meanwhile, Marcel Hug and Susannah Scaroni commanded the wheelchair divisions. With its scenic course and top-tier performances, Sydney’s inaugural major edition delivered on every promise.