Sydney marathon by the numbers – including a runner who wore 53 underpants weighing 5kg

At the end, the poor guy from Guinness world records was still there, having to pull down my sweaty undies to verify it ... he doesn't get paid enough,' says Daniel Byrnes

They came from around the globe, aged in their teens to their 80s. They were dressed as Labubus, pints of beer and kangaroos. One wore thongs and carried a surfboard, while another donned dozens of underpants.

Sydney's debut as a World Marathon Majors event wasn't just a testament to athletic prowess. It was also a celebration of creativity, culture and smashing little-known world records, with many participants opting to stand out in their long-distance attire.