Yomif Kejelcha's Wristwatches During Record-Breaking Run — image accompanying Marathon Handbook's report. Image accompanying Marathon Handbook’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Yomif Kejelcha set a new potential world record in the half-marathon, wearing an Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro and a Whoop MG. The Cheetah 2 Pro displayed his splits, while the Whoop MG recorded physiological data. Neither mark has been ratified.
The Cheetah 2 Pro, Amazfit's top running model, features a Grade 5 titanium frame and a 1.32-inch AMOLED display. It offers GPS tracking, topographic maps, and running power estimates. The Whoop MG, however, lacks a display and focuses on heart rate and physiological data. Read more racing coverage.
Kejelcha's choice of watches reflects a trend among elite marathoners. Despite the high-tech options, many top runners prefer simpler models. Kejelcha's next race is the Valencia Marathon on Dec. 6. Related: Ethiopian Runner Breaks Men's Half Marathon World Record.
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What should runners know about Yomif Kejelcha's Wristwatches During Record-Breaking Run?
Kejelcha wore an Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro and a Whoop MG during his record-breaking run. Yomif Kejelcha set a new potential world record in the half-marathon, wearing an Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro and a Whoop MG. The Cheetah 2 Pro displayed his splits, while the Whoop MG recorded physiological data. Neither mark has been ratified.
When did Runner World publish this racing brief?
Runner World published this brief on August 27, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated August 24, 2026.
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