In Pictures: Records broken at Sydney Marathon, with Aussie taking top spot
A record number of runners flooded the streets of Sydney on Sunday, September 15 to tackle the city's annual marathon.
Several new time records were set as tens of thousands pounded the Sydney streets to conquer the staggering 42.195km route.
Swipe through to see how it unfolded.
With 25,000 registered participants, this year's marathon was Australia's largest ever, surpassing the previous record of 17,000 set last year.
Runners streamed over the Harbour Bridge, where the roads were closed, towards the Sydney CBD.
Runners were cheered on by the crowd.
Kenyan athlete Brimin Kipkorir Misoi charged across the finish line in a time of 02.06.18.
His victory also marked the fastest marathon ever run by a male on Australian soil.
Ethiopian star Workenesh Gurmesa set another record by triumphing in the women's field.
She crossed the line, claiming a new course record in an impressive 02:21:41.
Fresh from claiming silver at the Paris Paralympic Games, Australia's Madison de Rosario continued to showcase her dominance.
She successfully defended her title, recording a time of 01:54:10.
Three-time Paralympian and one of the world's most successful wheelchair racers Joshua Cassidy also defended his title.
He recorded a time of 01:38:35.
With two records broken, it was the fastest marathon ever run on Australian soil.
The sun was shining as thousands ran from North Sydney Oval, crossing the iconic Syndey Harbour Bridge.
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