Sofia Fiorini and Maria Perez set race walking world records in Birmingham
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:32 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
At the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, Sofia Fiorini of Italy broke the women's marathon race walking world record by over nine minutes. Additionally, Maria Perez of Spain established a new world record in the half-marathon race walking event. These performances mark significant achievements in race walking, showcasing the athletes' exceptional capabilities. The championships continue to spotlight top competitors in the sport.
- •Sofia Fiorini sets new marathon world record in race walking.
- •Maria Perez breaks half-marathon race walking world record.
- •Records achieved at 2026 European Athletics Championships.
- •Fiorini's record surpasses previous mark by over nine minutes.
- 10:32 AMBBC Sport — Fiorini and Perez break race walking world records
"In the women's race walking, Sofia Fiorini of Italy smashes the marathon world record by over nine minutes, with Maria Perez of Spain also setting a world record in the half-marathon, at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
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