Yomif Kejelcha Reclaims Half Marathon World Record With 56:51 Run In Buenos Aires

Yomif Kejelcha set a new half marathon world record by completing the 21.0975‑kilometer distance in 56 minutes 51 seconds during a race held in Buenos Aires, establishing the fastest time ever recorded for the event.

Half Marathon Record had been held by another athlete, and Kejelcha’s performance reclaims the title, improving the previous mark by a narrow margin and highlighting the competitive nature of elite distance running.

Buenos Aires Course featured a flat, urban route that passed iconic city landmarks, and cool morning weather helped athletes maintain a steady pace, factors that contributed to the record‑breaking performance.

World Athletics Community anticipates that the new benchmark will push competitors to adopt faster training methods, influence upcoming championship strategies, and generate heightened interest among fans and sponsors for future half marathon events.