Overview

• Agnes Ngetich clocked 29:27 in Herzogenaurach, officially breaking the women-only 10 km world record set by Agnes Jebet Tirop in 2021.
• This marks the first time a woman has run under 30 minutes in a women-only 10 km event, a milestone for the sport.
• Ngetich's previous 29:24 performance in 2023 was not ratified due to a short course measurement, highlighting the importance of validation in record-setting.
• Last year, she also set the mixed-race 10 km world record in Valencia with a time of 28:46, benefiting from male pacers.
• After missing the Olympics in 2024, Ngetich is now focused on preparing for the upcoming World Championships to continue her momentum.