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Joyciline Jepkosgei shattered the Cardiff Half Marathon course record, finishing in 65:40. She became the first woman to run under 65 minutes for the distance. Jepkosgei led from the start, with Ethiopia's Wede Kefale close behind until Jepkosgei surged ahead.
Gideon Kiprotich secured the men's race in 59:34, completing a Kenyan double. He overtook 2025 champion Yismaw Dillu around the nine-mile mark. Dillu's course record from the previous year remained intact. Read more racing coverage.
Lloyd Sheppard-Brown won the Welsh Half Marathon title, finishing in 1:03:41. Natasha Wilson claimed the women's Welsh Half Marathon title, completing the race in 1:10:34. Both athletes expressed joy at their victories. Related: Jepkosgei to headline Cardiff Half Marathon.
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Kenyan Joyciline Jepkosgei breaks course record, Gideon Kiprotich wins men's race Joyciline Jepkosgei shattered the Cardiff Half Marathon course record, finishing in 65:40. She became the first woman to run under 65 minutes for the distance. Jepkosgei led from the start, with Ethiopia's Wede Kefale close behind until Jepkosgei surged ahead.
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Runner World published this brief on October 4, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated October 4, 2026.
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