marathon world record in Bueno
Ethiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha set a new half-marathon world record in Buenos Aires with a time of 56 minutes and 51 seconds. He is the first man to complete the distance in under 57 minutes.
Why it matters
This achievement marks a significant milestone in long-distance running, highlighting the rapid progression of athletic performance in the sport.
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Kejelcha smashes half-marathon world record in Buenos Aires
Kejelcha, already the 10km world record holder, therefore regains the world record he held before Kiplimo bettered his previous time of 57:30.
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha is the new half-marathon world record holder. (Credit: AFP)
PARIS - Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha broke the half-marathon world record on Sunday in the streets of Buenos Aires becoming the first man to run under 57 minutes.
The 29-year-old, who in April became the second man to run under two hours for the marathon, clocked a winning time of 56 minutes 51 seconds.
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