The Sydney Marathon is looking to become the 7th Abbott Major Marathon. On Sunday, our esteemed partner, Multisport Australia (MSA), was there to expertly time the iconic race with MYLAPS BibTag technology.
It was the biggest-ever turnout for the TCS Sydney Marathon making it the largest marathon ever in Australia. The event consisted of four distinct races; the TCS Sydney Marathon, TCS Sydney Marathon 10 km, Sydney Mini Marathon 4.2km, and the TCS Sydney Marathon Elite wheelchair race. This year there were 30,000 finishers recorded by MSA.
Our partner, Multisport Australia, expertly set up and managed the timing setup for the TCS Sydney marathon. They used the MYLAPS BibTag System to time the race, including 49 BibTag Smart Decoders placed at 23 timelines throughout the course. The BibTag Smart Decoder, the latest revolution in mass timing, was designed to make the life of timers easier, by creating a device with improved usability and optimal performance.
The 2024 Sydney Marathon shattered records, as both the men's and women's champions ran the fastest marathon times ever recorded on Australian soil.
Kenya’s Brimin Kipkorir Misoiset set a new TCS Sydney Marathon Race Record of 2:06:18 - 45 seconds under the previous mark of 2:07:03 set by Moses Kibet in 2022.
Canada's Josh Cassidy retained his title in the 2024 TCS Sydney Marathon Elite Men's Wheelchair race with an outstanding performance, clocking in at an impressive 1:38:35.
Madison de Rozario once again claimed the title in the Elite Women’s Wheelchair Race, securing victory with a time of 1:54:10.
Multisport Australia (MSA) was established in 1995 by Belinda Soszyn and Greg Darcy. They were two athletes who understood the importance of timing and accuracy to athletes. MSA has led the way in innovation since its commencement and today operates in over 15 countries under the brand Sportsplits. MSA remains the largest Timing Company in Australia and SportSplits is ranked in the top 10 worldwide.
The last month has been exceptionally busy for Multisport Australia, as they have provided timing services for some of the biggest races in the country, including:
The Abbott World Marathon Majors represent the pinnacle of marathon racing, comprising the six most prestigious and celebrated marathons globally. Since 2015, Abbott has proudly sponsored this series, bringing together hundreds of thousands of runners from all corners of the world with a shared goal: crossing the finish line after a distance of 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers). TCS Sydney Marathon is hoping to become the 7th Abbot Major Marathon. If the event is successful, it will join the esteemed group of marathons including Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York.
The BibTag System is the MYLAPS solution for mass running events with affordable chips and the highest read rates in the industry. It was used in October at the Chicago Marathon when Kelvin Kiptum broke the world record. The MYLAPS ThinTag is 75% thinner than regular tags, reducing waste and shipment space, which lowers carbon emissions. Through using the latest technology the decoder introduces features that add flexibility to your timing operation.
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