Valencia Half Marathon Men's and Women's Elite Fields Preview

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The Valencia Half Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich, set for October 27, 2024, is shaping up to be a landmark event in the global running calendar, especially with its history of fast times and world records. The men's and women's elite fields are stacked with top-tier talent aiming to challenge the existing benchmarks on the "ciudad del running" streets.

In the men's race, the spotlight will be on Ethiopian athletes Yomif Kejelcha and Selemon Barega, who boast personal bests of 57:41 and 57:50 respectively, making them two of the fastest over the distance globally. They'll face stiff competition from Kenya's Daniel Mateiko, who has also delivered impressive performances with a personal best of 58:26. The presence of European contenders like Samuel Barata from Portugal, Pietro Riva from Italy, and Emile Cairess from Great Britain, alongside other elite athletes, adds depth to an already competitive field​.

The women’s field is equally competitive and historic, with Kenyan Agnes Jebet Ngetich making her half marathon debut. Ngetich is noted for breaking the women's 10K world record earlier in the year in Valencia, setting an astonishing time of 28:46. This remarkable achievement places her as a strong contender for the half marathon. She will be up against Tsigie Gebreselama from Ethiopia and Lilian Kasait Rengeruk from Kenya, among other talented runners who are likely to push the pace towards potential record-breaking times​.

The Valencia Half Marathon continues to attract elite athletes with its flat and fast course, conducive to fast times and record-breaking performances. Both the men's and women's races are expected to see high-level duels, with multiple athletes capable of finishing under 58 and 66 minutes respectively, reflecting the race's reputation as a venue where athletes can significantly push their limits​.

MEN'S ELITE FIELD

NAMEPBNAT.
Yomif Kejelcha57:41ETH
Selemon Barega57:50ETH
Daniel Mateiko58:26KEN
Isaia Kipkoech58:55KEN
Edward Cheserek59:11KEN
Bravin Kiprop59:21KEN
Weldon Langat59:22KEN
Gemechu Dida59:31ETH
Samuel Barata59:40POR
Pietro Riva59:41ITA
Sondre Moen59:48NOR
Denis Kitiyo1:00:48KEN
Emile Cairess1:01:01GBR
Richard Ringer1:01:09GER
Yohanes Chiappinelli1:01:14ITA
Birhanu Balew1:01:44BRN
Hillary Bor1:01:47USA
Morgan Pearson1:01:47USA
Davor A. Bienenfeld1:01:49GER
Vincent LangatDEBUTKEN
Y. HuangDEBUTCHN
Peiyou FengDEBUTCHN
Santiago CatrofeDEBUTURU

WOMEN'S ELITE FIELD

NAMEPBNAT.
Agnes NgetichDEBUTKEN
Tsigie Gebreselama1:05:14ETH
‘Koko’ K. Klosterhalfen1:05:41GER
Ftaw Zeray1:06:04ETH
Tiruye Mesfin1:06:31ETH
Sheila Chelangat1:06:47KEN
Jesca Chelangat1:07:03KEN
Samantha Harrison1:07:10GBR
Viola Chepngeno1:08:05KEN
Desi Mokonin1:08:10BRN
Fotyen Tesfay1:08:46ETH
Abbie Donnelly1:09:10GBR
Domenika Mayer1:09:46GER
Margaux Sieracki1:09:49FRA
Fadouwa Ledhem1:09:59FRA
Yumi Yoshikawa1:10:07JPN
Clara Evans1:10:11GBR
Hanne Verbrugen1:10:15GER
Daniela Torres1:10:22MEX
Moira Stewartova1:10:44CZE
Lilian KasaitDEBUTKEN
Diana ChepkorirDEBUTKEN
Faith ChepkoechDEBUTKEN
Ejgayehu TayeDEBUTETH
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