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Kejlecha in Buenos Aires has broken the world record for the half marathon
Slovenia⚽ Sports5 days ago

Kejlecha in Buenos Aires has broken the world record for the half marathon

Etiopian athlete Yomif Kejelcha has set a new world record in the half marathon (21,0975 km) by completing the race in 56 minutes and 51 seconds during an event in Buenos Aires. This improves upon the previous record held by Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo, who had run the distance in 57:20 minutes in Lisbon earlier this year. Kejelcha previously held the world record before Kiplimo, achieving a time of 57:30 in October 2024. If officially ratified by World Athletics, Kejelcha would become the first person in history to complete a half marathon in under 57 minutes. Kiplimo's earlier attempt in February 2025, where he ran 56:42, was not ratified due to suspected wind assistance from a car driving ahead of him. Additionally, Kejelcha recently broke the world record in the marathon with a time of 1:59:41 in April, just behind Kenya's Samuel Wanjiru, who ran 1:59:30.

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Dnevnik logoDnevnikIndependent🔒Center5 days ago
Ethiopian Kejelcha has set a new world record in Buenos Aires

Etiopski atlet Yomif Kejelcha je v Buenos Airesu postavil nov svetovni rekord v polmaratonu, kar znaša 56 minut in 51 sekund. Rekord je izboljšal prejšnji rekord Ugandca Jacoba Kiplima, ki je dosegel čas 57:20 marca v Lizboni. Kejelcha je tako prevzel rekord, ki ga je že imel pred Kiplimom (57:30, oktobra 2024). Če bo rekord uradno potrjen, bo Etiopijec postal prvi človek v zgodovini, ki je polmaraton pretekel v manj kot 57 minutah. Kiplimo je februarja 2025 pretekel polmaraton v času 56:42, vendar je rekord ostal nepriznan zaradi možnega koristi od zavetrja avtomobila. Kejelcha je april v Londonu pretekel maraton v 1,59:41, medtem ko Kenijec Sebastian Sawe je tekel rekordne 1,59:30.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a sports achievement without any political implications. The focus is solely on athletic performance, world records, and competition among athletes, which does not involve political issues, policies, or governance. Therefore, the framing is neutral and balanced, resulting in a

Siol.net logoSiol.netState / PublicCenter5 days ago
Kejlecha in Buenos Aires has broken the world record for the half marathon

Etiopian athlete Yomif Kejelcha has set a new world record in the half marathon (21,0975 km) by completing the race in 56 minutes and 51 seconds during an event in Buenos Aires. This improves upon the previous record held by Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo, who had run the distance in 57:20 minutes in Lisbon earlier this year. Kejelcha previously held the world record before Kiplimo, achieving a time of 57:30 in October 2024. If officially ratified by World Athletics, Kejelcha would become the first person in history to complete a half marathon in under 57 minutes. Kiplimo's earlier attempt in February 2025, where he ran 56:42, was not ratified due to suspected wind assistance from a car driving ahead of him. Additionally, Kejelcha recently broke the world record in the marathon with a time of 1:59:41 in April, just behind Kenya's Samuel Wanjiru, who ran 1:59:30.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a sports achievement involving a world record in athletics. There is no political framing, controversy, or ideological emphasis present. The content focuses purely on athletic performance and records, with no mention of political figures, policies, or contentious issues.

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