The TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS has today unveiled the most competitive men’s elite field ever assembled on Australian soil, with 15 athletes holding personal bests equal or faster than the current course record, promising a thrilling showdown on race day.

Not only can Olympian and ASICS Athlete Izzi Batt-Doyle smash out a 5000m and 10,000m race, she’s now a weapon at the marathon.

The best marathon runner of all time is heading to Australia. Here are some of the reasons we’re excited.