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Yomif Kejelcha, who ran 1:59:41 in London, will not compete in Valencia. His absence leaves John Korir as the fastest runner, 2:54 short of the world record.
Kejelcha cited injury, leaving Valencia without a sub-two-hour runner. Korir's best is 2:02:24, with a course record of 2:01:48 within reach. Read more racing coverage.
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What should runners know about Valencia Marathon Loses Sub-Two-Hour Runner Ahead of Race?
Yomif Kejelcha's injury withdrawal changes Valencia's race dynamics. Yomif Kejelcha, who ran 1:59:41 in London, will not compete in Valencia. His absence leaves John Korir as the fastest runner, 2:54 short of the world record.
When did Runner World publish this racing brief?
Runner World published this brief on November 13, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated November 13, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Marathon Handbook. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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