Agnes Ngetich runs 10km in under 29 minutes, shattering world record

Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich became the first woman to run 10km in under 29 minutes when she crossed the finish line of the Valencia Ibercaja road race in Spain in 28:46, shattering the world record by 28 seconds. 22-year-old Ngetich’s compatriot Emmaculate Anyango, who she’s been racing since primary school, also broke the 29-minute barrier in Valencia, finishing in 28:57 to …

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Youngest Woman to Win London Marathon

Yalemzerf Yehualaw of Ethiopia became the youngest woman to win the London Marathon. She crossed the finish line at 2:17.26, the third fastest in history of the event, behind Paula Radcliffe and Mary Keitany.    This was the 23-year old’s second marathon, but it isn’t just the time that is impressive. Yehualaw tripped on a speed bump with just six …

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