Agnes Ngetich Sets New Women‑Only Half Marathon World Record In Historic Race

Agnes Ngetich broke the women‑only half marathon world record, establishing a new fastest time for the distance in a race limited to female competitors, and the performance was recorded by official timekeepers using standard measurement equipment.

World Record now belongs to Ngetich, superseding the previous mark and becoming the benchmark for future women‑only half marathon events worldwide, with athletics statisticians updating global rankings to reflect the new time.

Half Marathon organizers confirmed the record after official timing verification, ensuring the performance meets all criteria for world‑record recognition, including course certification, athlete eligibility, and compliance with anti‑doping regulations.

Women‑Only Race achievement highlights the growing prominence of gender‑specific distance events and may encourage more athletes to target similar records, as sponsors and race directors increasingly support dedicated women’s competitions in recent years.