SpainEthiopian runner Yomif Kejelcha set a new world record in the half marathon during the Buenos Aires event, completing the race in 56 minutes and 51 seconds. This surpassed the previous record of 57:20 set by Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo earlier this year in Lisbon. Kejelcha expressed surprise and joy at achieving the world record, stating he had aimed to beat the existing course record but did not expect to break the global mark. The podium was completed by his fellow Ethiopians Tadese Worku and Bereket Nega. In the men’s category, Argentine runner Ignacio Erario finished sixth. Ethiopian Fotyen Tesfay Haiylu won the women’s race, followed by Turkish runners Nevin Can and Selin Can. Approximately 30,000 participants took part in the event under sunny winter conditions.
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