Yomif Kejelcha shattered the men's half marathon global record on Sunday in Buenos Aires. The Ethiopian athlete completed the course in 56 minutes and 51 seconds. He took victory. He surpassed the previous mark by 29 seconds. The result puts him back at the top of distance racing rankings.
World Athletics confirmed the time after the event in Argentina. They formalised the record. The international sports body gave its approval right after the race ended. He trimmed 29 seconds off the previous record.