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Valencia Half Marathon Sets Five National Records
10/28/2025
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- The Valencia Half Marathon on October 27, 2025, saw five national records and one European record.
- Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha won the men's race in 58:02, defending his title despite challenging weather.
- Andreas Almgren finished fourth in 58:41, becoming the first non-African-born athlete to break 59 minutes.
- Agnes Ngetich won the women's race in 1:03:08, a world-leading time, with Fotyen Tesfay and Veronica Loleo in second and third.
