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Geoffrey Kamworor Breaks Half Marathon World Record in CopenhagenPublished by
Geoffrey Kamworor Shatters World Record at Copenhagen Half MarathonBy Adam Kopet Geoffrey Kamworor continued his reign as one of the best half marathon runners of all-time at Sunday's Copenhagen Half Marathon. The Kenyan took 17 seconds off the record, crossing the finish line in 58:01. It was a blustery, and, at times, rainy day in Copenhagen, but that did not stop Kamworor from leaving the competition behind after the 10K mark of the race. His third 5K split of 13:31, from 10K to 15K, was pushed on by a strong tailwind. Kamworor slowed in the final quarter of the race, after turning back into the wind, but that was not enough to prevent him from crossing the line in a world record. Finishing behind Kamworor was Benard Kipkorir Ngeno of Kenya, more than a minute back in 59:16. Ethiopia's Berehanu Wendemu Tsegu finished third in 59:22. In all, six men broke 60 minutes. The women's race was won by Ethiopia's Birhane Dibaba Adugna in 1:05:57. The Kenyan duo of Evaline Chirchir and Dorcas Jepchirchir Tuitoek finished second and third in 1:06:22 and 1:06:36, respectively.
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