Guillemot and Farken clinch mile titles at World Road Running Championships — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Agathe Guillemot overtook Freweyni Hailu in the final 150m to win the women's mile, while Robert Farken edged out Yared Nuguse in the men's race. Both races featured intense finishes at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
Guillemot, who had struggled on the track, delivered a strong performance on the roads, securing the title in 4:22.74. Hailu took silver, continuing a trend of silver medals in major championships. Read more racing coverage.
In the men's race, Farken matched Guillemot's strategy, drawing level with Nuguse in the final metres to win gold. Nuguse earned silver, and Ruben Querinjean claimed bronze. Related: Copenhagen Hosts World Road Running Championships 2026.
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Agathe Guillemot and Robert Farken won gold in dramatic fashion at the event in Copenhagen. Agathe Guillemot overtook Freweyni Hailu in the final 150m to win the women's mile, while Robert Farken edged out Yared Nuguse in the men's race. Both races featured intense finishes at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
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Runner World published this brief on September 19, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 19, 2026.
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