Olympic Champion Alex Yee Shatters Marathon Personal Best, Becomes second-Fastest Briton in History
Valencia, Spain – In a stunning performance demonstrating his versatility as an endurance athlete, Olympic triathlon champion alex Yee finished seventh at the Valencia Marathon on Sunday, December 7th, clocking a sensational time of 2:06:38. This result marks a significant milestone in Yee’s transition to marathon running and establishes him as the second-fastest British marathoner of all time.
Yee, previously a competitive track runner before excelling in triathlon, proved his aptitude for the 26.2-mile distance, surpassing his previous personal best by over three minutes. The Valencia Marathon, known for its fast and flat course, attracted a world-class field, ultimately won by Kenya’s John Korir in 2:02:24. Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya claimed the women’s title with a year-best time of 2:14:00.
The 25-year-old brit’s extraordinary debut underscores a growing trend of elite triathletes successfully transitioning to long-distance running,leveraging their exceptional cardiovascular fitness and disciplined training regimens. While Yee continues to represent Great Britain in triathlon, this marathon performance signals a potential expansion of his competitive focus, adding another dimension to his already remarkable athletic career.
Germany’s Amanal Petros finished second in the men’s race with a time of 2:04:03, followed by Norway’s Awet Kibrab in 2:04:24. Fellow Kenyan Justus Kangogo secured sixth place, finishing in 2:06:10.
Men’s Top 10 Results – Sunday, December 7:
| Position | Athlete | time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John korir (KEN) | 2:02:24 |
| 2 | Amanal Petros (GER) | 2:04:03 |
| 3 | Awet Kibrab (NOR) | 2:04:24 |
| 4 | Suguru Osako (JPN) | 2:04:55 |
| 5 | Gashau Ayale (ISR) | 2:05:29 |
| 6 | Justus Kangogo (KEN) | 2:06:10 |
| 7 | Alex Yee (GBR) | 2:06:38 |
| 8 | Felix Bour (FRA) | 2:06:41 |
| 9 | Filmon Tefsu (NLD) | 2:06:42 |
| 10 | Gemechu Dida (ETH) | 2:06:45 |
