Agnes Ngetich sets women's half marathon world record in Copenhagen
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 12:19 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Agnes Ngetich of Kenya won the women's half marathon at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, finishing in 1:05:15. This time broke the previous women's only world record by one second, set by Peres Jepchirchir in 2020. Ngetich claimed victory by a significant margin, finishing 50 seconds ahead of fellow Kenyan Veronica Loleo. In the men's half marathon, Andreas Almgren of Sweden secured the gold medal with a time of 58:06. The championships continue with major marathons upcoming, including the Chicago Marathon on October 11.
- •Agnes Ngetich finishes the half marathon in 1:05:15, a new world record.
- •Ngetich breaks Peres Jepchirchir's previous record of 1:05:16.
- •Veronica Loleo takes silver, finishing in 1:06:05.
- •Andreas Almgren wins the men's half marathon in 58:06.
- •Road running season continues with the Chicago Marathon approaching.
- 12:19 PMYahoo Sports — Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon record
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Ngetich new women-only half marathon world record holder
- 10:55 AMBBC Sport — Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon record
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — World Road Running Championships: Agnes Ngetich wins half marathon in world record time
"Kenya's Agnes Ngetich set a new women-only half marathon world record when she claimed success at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen. Ngetich clocked 1 hour 5 minutes and 15 seconds as she finished 50 seconds ahead of nearest rival Veronica Loleo and also won the team half marathon rankings with her team-mates.
"Kenya's Agnes Ngetich breaks the world record for a women-only half marathon as she wins gold at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
"Kenya's Agnes Ngetich breaks the world record for a women-only half marathon as she wins gold at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 12:19 PMNgetich breaks women-only half-marathon record
Kenya's Agnes Ngetich breaks the world record for a women-only half marathon as she wins gold at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 11:03 AMNgetich new women-only half marathon world record holder
Kenya's Agnes Ngetich set a new women-only half marathon world record when she claimed success at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen. Ngetich clocked 1 hour 5 minutes and 15 seconds as she finished 50 seconds ahead of nearest rival Veronica Loleo and also won the team half marathon rankings with her team-mates.
- BBC SportSep 20, 2026, 10:55 AMNgetich breaks women-only half-marathon record
Kenya's Agnes Ngetich breaks the world record for a women-only half marathon as she wins gold at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 10:34 AMWorld Road Running Championships: Agnes Ngetich wins half marathon in world record time
Agnes Ngetich of Kenya ran the fastest 13.1 miles in history in a women's only race.
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