After eight hours on the road, 67-year-old Ioakeim Yfantis was cheered across the finish line at the Athens Marathon, reminding everyone that endurance and spirit matter more than speed. The crowd and event officials honored his determination with heartfelt applause

It was a moment of glory for Karaiskos, who claimed his second career victory in the historic event.

According to the Athens Traffic Police, numerous major avenues—including Marathonos Avenue, Mesogeion Avenue, Vassilissis Amalias, and Vassileos Konstantinou—will remain closed to traffic.

Despite back-to-back storms forecast for Greece this weekend, the weather during Sunday’s Athens Marathon is expected to remain dry and mild, offering favorable running conditions for participants in the city’s iconic annual race

The classic route from Marathon to the Panathenaic Stadium along Marathonos Ave and roads in central Athens will be closed off to traffic.

Mitsotakis shared that he had planned to participate in the 5-kilometer race himself but was unable to do so due to a back injury.