Agnes Jebet Ngetich Sets Women-Only World Half Marathon Record, Wins Kenya’s Only Gold at Copenhagen Championships
Agnes Jebet Ngetich won the women‑only world half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a time of 1:05:15.
In Brief
- •Agnes Jebet Ngetich won the women‑only world half marathon at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a time of 1:05:15.
- •She set a new women‑only world record, beating the previous record of 1:05:16 set by Peres Jepchirchir in 2020.
- •Ngetich finished 50 seconds ahead of teammate Veronica Loleo, who took silver in 1:06:05.
- •Kenya secured the team gold, topping the podium ahead of the USA and Ethiopia.
- •Florence Niyonkuru of Burundi earned bronze with a national record of 1:06:08.
Why It Matters
The record underscores Kenya’s continued dominance in long‑distance road racing and highlights the depth of talent in its women’s program. Ngetich’s performance not only sets a new benchmark for women‑only races but also raises the profile of the World Athletics Road Running Championships as a premier event for elite athletes.
Key Details
- Event
- World Athletics Road Running Championships
- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Winning Time
- 1:05:15
- World Record
- 1:05:15 (women‑only)
- Silver Time
- 1:06:05
- Bronze Time
- 1:06:08
- Team Gold
- Kenya
Context & Background
Ngetich, the current 10km world record holder, previously claimed the world cross‑country crown in Tallahassee in January, adding to her growing list of global titles.
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