Agathe Guillemot secured the world title in the road mile on Saturday, in 4’22’’74. The report explains that this race is decided over the last 200 metres for the women, before the Breton takes the lead in the final straight of the course laid out in the streets of Copenhagen.
In the battle for victory, the Frenchwoman edges out Freweyni Hailu. The article states that the Ethiopian, the world indoor champion for the 1500 m in 2024, finishes in almost two seconds in 4’24’’35, while Mirriam Cherop completes the podium in 4’25’’71.
Guillemot’s time also allows her to wipe out the European record for the road mile, previously held by the Briton Jemma Reekie. The article notes that Reekie held the record in 4’23’’25, meaning Guillemot’s triumph represents a clear improvement over the best European mark up to that point.
The World Championships, held in Copenhagen on 19 and 20 September, are also marked by a world record in the women’s half marathon. The article credits the win to the Kenyan Agnes Jebet Ngetich, the winner in 1h05’15’’, presented as a new world record on an event exclusively for women.
In the men’s half marathon, Andreas Almgren takes the win in 58’06’’. The text specifies that this time is 35 seconds faster than the previous continental record he already held, providing yet another point of reference for the men’s race.
