Sydney Marathon Elites

The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS has today announced its elite athlete lineup for the event on Sunday, 15 September.  This year’s event will feature established top ranked international marathon runners and rising stars, in the final push towards Abbott World Marathon Major status (AbbottWMM), 

These top-tier athletes are set to deliver a fiercely competitive race, showcasing the global appeal and increasing prestige of the TCS Sydney Marathon on the international running stage.

With victories in major international marathons including the 2023 Tokyo Marathon and 2022 Paris Marathon, Chalu Deso (ETH), will headline the men’s marathon field, boasting a personal best time of 2:04:53.  

Leul Gebresilase (ETH), has consistently performed well in major international marathons and will make his debut appearance at the 2024 TCS Sydney Marathon, with a personal best of 2:04:02.  Gebresilase secured bronze at the 2023 World Athletics Championships and is part of a distinguished group of marathoners who have consistently dominated the global marathon scene. 

The women’s field features an impressive lineup of athletes including Judith Jeptum Korir (KEN), with a personal best time of 2:18:20 and a history of top finishes in major marathons including claiming top spot and a new course record at the 2022 Paris Marathon. She will be joined by Gotytom Gebreslase (ETH) with a personal best time of 2:18:11, achieved during her victory at the 2022 World Athletics Championships, where she set the championship record. 

“After passing the Abbott World Marathon Majors selection criteria in 2023, we must do so again in 2024 to secure our place as the 7th World Major in 2025.  Tremendous work is being done to ensure we achieve this incredible milestone, and this year’s elite athlete lineup truly reflects the growing prestige of the TCS Sydney Marathon on the global stage.

“The caliber of athletes participating this year is a testament to Sydney’s allure as a world-class marathon destination, and we’re excited to witness these extraordinary competitors race through our new marathon course, against the backdrop of our iconic city.”  said Wayne Larden, Race Director, TCS Sydney Marathon. 

The TCS Sydney Marathon and its candidacy for the Abbott World Marathon Majors series is

supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

For more information please visit: sydneymarathon.com 

MEN’S ELITE FIELD

NamePersonal Best TimeCountry
Leul Gebresilase2:04:02Ethiopia
Haftu Teklu2:04:42Ethiopia
Chalu Deso2:04:53Ethiopia
Tadu Abate Deme2:05:38Ethiopia
Tafese Delelegn Abebe2:06:11Ethiopia
Michael Mugo Githae2:07:08Kenya
Brimin Kipkorir Misoi2:04:53Kenya
Laban Korir2:05:41Kenya
Reuben Kiprop Kerio2:07:00Kenya
Hidekazu Hijikata2:06:26Japan
Tetsuya Yoroizaka2:07:55Japan

WOMEN’S ELITE FIELD

Gotytom Gebreslase2:18:11Ethiopia
Judith Jeptum Korir2:18:20Kenya
Ruti Aga2:18:09Ethiopia
Tadu Teshome Nare2:17:36Ethiopia
Buzunesh Gudeta2:19:27Ethiopia
Mao Useugi2:22:29Japan
Beatrice Cheptoo2:22:28Kenya
Viola Kibiwot2:20:57Kenya
Sharon Chemilo2:22:07Kenya