Jadyn Keeler, the Canadian half-marathon champion, aims for the national record at the upcoming World Championships. Despite a course error in Edmonton, she remains focused on her potential.

Keeler, who recently turned professional with Adidas, won the Canadian Half Marathon Championships. She expressed confidence in her training and targeted a sub-70-minute finish. The course error added 700 meters to the race. Read more racing coverage.

With a month until the world championships, Keeler is training in Arizona. She holds U23 records in the 5,000m and 10,000m and hopes to break the national half-marathon record. Related: Edmonton Marathon Course Found to Be Over Half a Kilometre Too Long.

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