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Andreas Almgren claimed the world half-marathon title in Copenhagen, setting a European record of 58:06. The Swede overtook Kenya's Nicholas Kipkorir with 100m remaining. Almgren's time of 58:06 beat his previous record by 35 seconds.
Almgren's victory marks his first world title in the half-marathon. He previously won bronze in the 10,000m at the Tokyo Olympics. His performance positions him ninth on the world all-time list. Read more racing coverage.
Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei took bronze, 20 seconds behind Almgren. Ethiopia's Tadese Worku finished fourth, and Kenya's Gideon Kipkertich Rono placed fifth. Ten men broke the 60-minute barrier. Related: Agnes Ngetich sets new women-only half-marathon world record.
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Almgren beats Kipkorir in Copenhagen, setting a new European record. Andreas Almgren claimed the world half-marathon title in Copenhagen, setting a European record of 58:06. The Swede overtook Kenya's Nicholas Kipkorir with 100m remaining. Almgren's time of 58:06 beat his previous record by 35 seconds.
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Runner World published this brief on September 20, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 20, 2026.
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