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Elite Runners Chase Sub-59 at Fast Valencia Half
25 Oct
Summary
- Daniel Simiu Ebenyo aims for sub-59 minutes in Valencia.
- World record pace set for the men's half marathon.
- Yalemzerf Yehualaw leads strong women's field with fast personal best.
The Valencia Half Marathon is set to host a formidable field of elite runners, with Daniel Simiu Ebenyo of Kenya emerging as a top contender. Ebenyo, who boasts a personal best of 59:04, is targeting a sub-59 minute performance on Sunday morning. The race organizers have indicated that the men's event will be paced at world record speed, underscoring the course's potential for exceptional times.
Among the international competitors, Rodrigue Kwizera of Burundi-born Spain leads with a personal best of 58:16, alongside strong Ethiopian challengers Jemal Yimer and Tadese Worku. Veteran Ethiopian legend Kenenisa Bekele, a multiple Olympic champion, will also participate with a personal best of 1:00:22.
In the women's race, Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw is the favorite, holding the fifth-fastest time in history with 1:03:44. The Kenyan contingent includes Daisilah Jerono, Veronica Loleo, and Sheila Chepkirui, all with impressive personal bests, further enhancing the caliber of the competition.
