Kwizera ties Bekele's record in Seville, Samuel sets new half-marathon record — image accompanying Canadian Running's report. Image accompanying Canadian Running’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Rodrigue Kwizera secured his third win at the Seville Cross Country race, tying Kenenisa Bekele's record. Kwizera, now a Spanish citizen, won in 27:37, narrowly ahead of Kenyans Charles Kiprono and Frankline Kibet.
Habtom Samuel made history at the Boston Half Marathon, running the fastest half-marathon in Massachusetts, clocking 59:49. The NCAA standout signed with Hoka and has won 14 consecutive races in the U.S. Read more racing coverage.
Nigeria achieved a historic double gold at the Youth Olympics in Dakar, with Gift Bright and Rosemary Nwankwo winning the men's and women's 100m, respectively. Bright set a Games record of 10.28 despite a hamstring injury. Related: Kwizera ties Bekele with third Itálica victory.
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What should runners know about Kwizera ties Bekele's record in Seville, Samuel sets new half-marathon record?
Rodrigue Kwizera wins third Seville race, Habtom Samuel sets fastest half-marathon in Massachusetts Rodrigue Kwizera secured his third win at the Seville Cross Country race, tying Kenenisa Bekele's record. Kwizera, now a Spanish citizen, won in 27:37, narrowly ahead of Kenyans Charles Kiprono and Frankline Kibet.
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Runner World published this brief on November 9, 2026. The underlying Canadian Running report was dated November 9, 2026.
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