Geoffrey Kamworor set a new world record for the half marathon with a stunning run in Copenhagen.<\/p>\n
Kamworor took 17 seconds off the previous record, set by fellow Kenyan Abraham Kiptum in Valencia last year, to complete the 13.1 miles in 58:01.<\/p>\n
Kamworor also did it out on his own and without pacemakers, as he covered the second half of the race without anyone for company.<\/p>\n
He ran half the race alone after distancing his rivals and survived a sudden deluge of rain to lead home five other men under 60 minutes. Compatriot Bernard Kipkorir (59:16) and Ethiopia\u2019s Berehanu Wendemu Tsegu (59:22) finished second and third.<\/p>\n
“It is very emotional for me to set this record,” said Kamworor.<\/p>\n
“Doing it in Copenhagen, where I won my first world title, adds something to it.”<\/p>\n
Kamworor had targeted breaking this world record as a priority having passed up the opportunity to race at the World Championships in Doha later this month.<\/p>\n
Kamworor, a three-time half marathon world champion, will not compete at the IAAF World Championships later in September.<\/p>\n
Fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge will attempt to dip below two hours in the full marathon in Vienna next month.<\/p>\n
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