Alex Yee, our Olympic and World Triathlon Champion, didn't just run a marathon; he redefined a boundary. On April 27, 2025, at the London Marathon, he finished 14th overall in 2:11:08, etching his name in history as the fastest marathoner ever to emerge from Olympic-distance triathlon.

Think about that for a second. He obliterated the previous record—Greg Billington's 2:15:31 from 2020—by over four minutes. As the second British finisher behind Mahamed Mahamed (2:08:52), Yee proved that the running prowess honed in triathlon is world-class. He'd aimed for a breathtaking 2:07-2:10, missing it by a mere nine seconds, yet his debut is universally hailed as a historic moment for our sport.

His background as a British 10,000m champion was his secret weapon. He hit the halfway mark in a blistering 1:04:19, holding sub-2:10 pace until around 25 km before the true marathon pain set in over the final 12km. He even credited fellow British triathlete Hugo Milner for pacing him through 30 km—a beautiful nod to the camaraderie of our sport.

Yee called it "one of the best moments of my life," a testament that even amidst the pain and "dark moments," the journey is worth it. He was quick to clarify this was a special challenge, not a permanent switch, with his heart and focus remaining on the triathlon circuit.

The race was won by Kenya's Sabastian Sawe in a stunning 2:02:27, with Jacob Kiplimo (Uganda) second and Alexander Mutiso Munyao (Kenya) third. Even the great Eliud Kipchoge finished sixth in 2:05:25.

Yee's run was more than a race; it was a landmark celebration of endurance, proving the elite running ability a triathlete can achieve. His achievement opens new possibilities for modern triathlon training approaches and demonstrates how the sport continues to evolve.