Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich breaks the world record for a women-only half marathon and wins gold at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen. Multiple outlets report that she runs the half marathon in 1 hour, 5 minutes, 15 seconds, in a race reserved for women.
The record is described as shaving about one second off the previous women-only mark set by Kenyan compatriot Peres Jepchirchir. Coverage emphasizes Ngetich’s dominance as she leads the field through Copenhagen’s streets to secure first place. While outlets largely agree on the result, some vary in how they frame the achievement—focusing on the record being “women-only” and presenting the time as the fastest “in history.”
