Agnes Ngetich Sets New 10km Women's-Only World Record

Agnes Ngetich, a Kenyan long-distance runner, made history by becoming the first woman to complete a 10km women-only race in under 30 minutes. She achieved this feat in Herzogenaurach, Germany, clocking in at 29:27 and breaking the previous record set by Agnes Jebet Tirop.

Kenyan athlete Agnes Ngetich has made headlines by setting a new world record for the 10km women's-only race. The 24-year-old runner crossed the finish line in Herzogenaurach, Germany, with a time of 29 minutes and 27 seconds, shattering the previous record of 30:01.

Ngetich's remarkable achievement comes after narrowly missing last year’s target by two seconds. Her win signals a comeback after missing the Olympics, with sights now set on the World Championships.

Previously, Ngetich set a mixed event record in Valencia by running under 29 minutes. Separate categories exist in World Athletics to ensure fair competition by eliminating advantages from male pacesetters.