Athletics

Fearghal Curtin’s bold marathon tactics pay off to set new Irish record

Curtin (27) wins the Gyeongju International Marathon with a time of 2:07:54

Curtin is the first non-Kenyan/Ethiopian to win South Korea's only World Athletics Marathon. Photograph: by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/ Getty Images for European Athletics
Curtin is the first non-Kenyan/Ethiopian to win South Korea's only World Athletics Marathon. Photograph: by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/ Getty Images for European Athletics
Ian O'Riordan
Mon Oct 20 2025 - 06:00 • 4 MIN READ

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Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan

Ian O'Riordan is an Irish Times sports journalist writing on athletics