Agnes Ngetich defended her title in Valencia with a time of 63:08, just 16 seconds shy of the women's half-marathon World Record held by Letesenbet Gidey.
Yomif Kejelcha also defended his title, finishing in 58:02 despite struggling with stomach issues, marking the 14th-fastest time in history.
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Author's summary: Valencia Half-Marathon sees record-breaking performances.