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September 20, 2026
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Kenyan Athlete Sets New Half Marathon World Record

Kenyan Athlete Sets New Half Marathon World Record

Ngetich had already enjoyed a standout 2026 season, winning the senior women’s title at the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee...

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Kenyan athlete Agnes Ngetich has shattered the women's-only half marathon world record at the 2026 World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark.

  • Ngetich's winning time was 1:05:15, surpassing the previous record of 1:05:16.
  • The achievement marks a significant moment for Kenyan athletics as the nation prepares to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi.
  • This record is specifically for women-only races, excluding those with male pacemakers, highlighting Ngetich's dominant performance from start to finish.

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