Alex Yee, ready to fly in the Valencia Marathon
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Olympic champion Alex Yee will arrive at the Valencia Marathon 2025 in his best form, after weeks of training that point to a time of around 2:06 according to his own data.
Alex Yee arrives at the 2025 Valencia Marathon with a projected time of 2:05:46
The British Alex YeeThe Olympic gold medalist in Paris 2024 and one of the most influential figures in world triathlon, will face the Valencia Marathon 2025 (December 7) with sensations that have surprised even the running community.
Your training watch makes a prediction of 2:05:46, an estimate that, although indicative, coincides with the rhythms it has shown in recent weeks.
A remarkable leap from his 2:11:08 in London
In April, Yee had already made a splash by debuting with a 2:11:08 in London. For an Olympic triathlete with an explosive profile in 10K and half-distance, that mark already set off all the alarms about his potential in the 42km.
Now, the story is different: Yee has completed a marathon-specific training block and has done so with data that points to a much higher performance.
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Rhythms and data that support the state of fitness
One of the most striking indicators is the half-marathon estimate recorded on your device: 1:01:01It's not far from 1:01:29 which he achieved in October in the Valencia Half Marathonwhere he used the race as preparation for his serious 42km debut.
These figures align with a clear progression: controlled volume, long sessions at marathon pace below 3:00/km, and a final block where he has shown freshness, power, and consistency. Everything suggests he will arrive in Valencia fully prepared to compete at the highest level.
The “maranoia” appears, but the objective is clear
On networks, Yee He admitted a few days ago that "maranoia"—that mix of nerves and doubts that arises before a marathon—is taking its toll. Even so, he remains motivated, confident, and, above all, eager to experience what he can do at his peak performance.
And then? Back to triathlon in 2026
Although 2025 has been a year of dual focus, everything indicates that from 2026 onwards Yee will refocus on triathlonwith the T100, the World Series and qualification for major international events as major goals.
