The winner will be announced live on stage during the World Athletics Awards in Monaco on November 29, 2026.
MoreThe Moment of the Year award has been introduced to celebrate the most memorable occasion of the season.
MoreThe nominees – selected by an international panel of athletics experts – include 10 for Women’s World Athlete of the Year and 10 for Men’s World Athlete of the Year.
MoreTwo of those records are being held by Kenyans, among them Sebastian Sawe's marathon record which was recently ratified by the World Athletes.
MoreSebastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa produced world record performances in the men’s and women’s races when retaining their titles at the TCS London Marathon on 26 April.
MoreSawe has confirmed that he will return to the BMW Berlin Marathon to defend his title.
MoreEliud Kipchoge Sports Complex is fast emerging as a preferred training hub for athletes chasing global success.
MoreSawe won last year’s race in a dominant 2:02:27 – the second-fastest ever London Marathon time.
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