Yomif Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record in Buenos Aires

Ethiopian distance runner Yomif Kejelcha set a new men’s half‑marathon world record, completing the 21.097‑kilometre distance in 56 minutes 51 seconds at a World Athletics‑sanctioned road race in Buenos Aires. The performance surpassed the previous mark and established a new benchmark for elite long‑distance running.

The record‑breaking run was achieved under standard race conditions on a flat, certified course in Argentina’s capital, meeting all criteria for world‑record ratification. Kejelcha’s time improves on the former record by several seconds, reinforcing Ethiopia’s prominence in distance events and providing a fresh target for competitors worldwide. The achievement will be entered into the World Athletics database pending official verification.