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Daniel Mateiko leads the men's field, while Agnes Jebet Ngetich makes her half marathon debut, promising an exciting race in one of the world’s fastest half marathons.
Kenya’s elite athletes are set to make waves at the highly anticipated Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich on October 27, 2024.
Among them, Daniel Mateiko leads the men's field, while Agnes Jebet Ngetich makes her half marathon debut, promising an exciting race in one of the world’s fastest half marathons.
Mateiko, who has clocked an impressive personal best of 58:26, is aiming for a record-breaking time in Valencia.
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05:00 - 26.10.2024
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However, he faces fierce competition from Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha and Selemon Barega, two of the fastest athletes over the half-marathon distance, with personal bests of 57:41 and 57:50 respectively.
The showdown among these top-tier runners is expected to push the pace and could see new records set.
Joining Mateiko are his compatriots Isaia Kipkoech (58:55), Edward Cheserek (59:11), Bravin Kiprop (59:21), and Weldon Langat (59:22), strengthening Kenya’s presence in the men’s race and adding depth to the country’s bid for top finishes.
In the women’s field, all eyes are on Agnes Jebet Ngetich, who is making her half-marathon debut with high expectations.
Ngetich has already captured the world’s attention this year by breaking the 10K world record in Valencia with a time of 28:46.
This achievement not only demonstrated her speed and resilience but also established her as a formidable contender for her first half marathon.
She will be up against Ethiopia’s Tsigie Gebreselama and fellow Kenyan Lilian Kasait Rengeruk, both of whom bring strength and experience to the competition.
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With Valencia's history of producing fast times and world records, the race promises a thrilling spectacle.
The presence of top athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia underscores the high caliber of competition, and the event has the potential to be a milestone in the global running calendar.
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