Rebecca Henderson sets race walk world record in Japan

Rebecca Henderson, a 25-year-old athlete from Dandenong, Australia, set a new global record in the race walk marathon at the All Japan Race Walking meeting on October 25, 2026. Henderson finished the race in three hours 14 minutes 52 seconds, breaking the previous record by 19 seconds despite inclement weather. This achievement marks Henderson as the first Australian track and field athlete in a generation to establish a senior world record in a championship event. Her performance is a significant milestone for Australian athletics.

• 10:44 PMThe Guardian Sport — Australia’s Rebecca Henderson claims historic race walk world record