Eliud Kipchoge Finishes 9th in Australia But Says “I Have Nothing to Prove”—Race Was About Unity, Not Medals.

Eliud Kipchoge, the legendary marathoner, crossed the finish line in 9th place during a race in Australia on August 31st, 2025—but his message was far bigger than medals. Speaking after the run, Kipchoge said:

“I’m happy to go across the finish line. I have nothing to prove. My mission is to bring all the people together. It was not my day today. Above all, I have crossed the finish line to empower the people of Australia. To make Australia a running nation.”