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Joyciline Jepkosgei claimed victory at the Cardiff Half Marathon, setting a new course record. She finished in 1:05:40, surpassing Edith Chelimo’s 2017 time by 12 seconds. Jepkosgei, a seasoned runner, used the race as preparation for her upcoming marathon.
Ethiopia’s Wede Kefale closely followed Jepkosgei until the 10-mile mark. Kefale finished second, just two seconds behind Chelimo’s previous record. Tigist Tesema completed the podium for Ethiopia with a time of 1:07:23. Read more culture coverage.
Gideon Kiprotich won the men’s race in 59:34, setting a personal best on the course. Yismaw Dillu, the previous record holder, finished second. Lloyd Sheppard-Brown, a local runner, secured the men’s Welsh title with a time of 1:03:43. Related: Cardiff Half Marathon Mourns Fifth Death Since 2018.
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Joyciline Jepkosgei wins Cardiff Half Marathon, breaking the course record. Joyciline Jepkosgei claimed victory at the Cardiff Half Marathon, setting a new course record. She finished in 1:05:40, surpassing Edith Chelimo’s 2017 time by 12 seconds. Jepkosgei, a seasoned runner, used the race as preparation for her upcoming marathon.
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Runner World published this brief on October 5, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 5, 2026.
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