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Olympic Triathlon Champion Alex Yee Targets 2:07 Marathon Debut at London Marathon

Alex Yee, Great Britain’s Olympic and World Triathlon Champion, is set to make his marathon debut at the 2025 London Marathon on April 27. The 27-year-old aims for a finishing time between 2:07 and 2:10, a performance that would place him among the top British marathoners historically.

Yee’s decision to tackle the marathon comes after a stellar 2024, during which he secured both Olympic and World Championship titles in triathlon. Reflecting on this new challenge, Yee stated, “The marathon is something I’ve wanted to try for a while… Taking it on now just makes sense—it’s something different to mix things up and keep the motivation high.”

Training under coach Adam Elliott, Yee is adapting his regimen to balance marathon preparation with his triathlon commitments.

His weekly running mileage is increasing to approximately 80 miles, complemented by swimming and cycling sessions to maintain overall fitness. Elliott emphasizes a cautious approach to avoid injury, noting, “There is a clear risk of lower leg injury so he won’t do it off super high mileage.”

Yee’s running credentials are impressive; he boasts a 10,000m personal best of 27:51 and recently clocked 28:07 in a 10k road race in Valencia. These performances suggest his marathon goal is within reach.

Yee acknowledges the unknowns ahead, remarking, “I think the exciting thing is that I could fail and it might not go to plan. And that’s a good thing… there’ll be a huge amount of learning either way.”

Adding to the anticipation, marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has offered to mentor Yee ahead of the race. Kipchoge expressed his willingness to share insights, stating, “I’d like to meet him [Yee] before the race and share the lives we live… I’ll give my time when I’m in London to sit with him and share a meal, have a coffee.”

As Yee prepares for this significant milestone, the athletics community eagerly awaits his transition from triathlon to marathon running, anticipating a performance that could redefine expectations for multi-discipline athletes.