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A humanoid robot in Beijing just completed a half marathon in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the human world record by nearly seven minutes. The achievement marks a massive leap from last year's robot race, where the winner took over two and a half hours.
When Lynn Collyar collapsed during a half marathon in Lynchburg, Tennessee, complete strangers dropped everything to save his life. Eight minutes of CPR from bystanders, including nurse practitioner Theresa McGuire, kept the 69-year-old alive until paramedics arrived. #
Holly Dyson was told she had six months to live if she didn't stop drinking. Now she's running the London Landmarks Half Marathon to show others that recovery is possible.
Lisa Hale will attempt to break a Guinness World Record at the London Landmarks Half Marathon while dressed as a giant womb, raising awareness for ovarian cancer after losing her mum to the disease. She's already raised nearly £4,000 and trained in a weighted vest to prepare for the unique challenge.
Arkansas runner Meredith Smith broke a Guinness World Record by completing a half marathon while wearing 55 T-shirts, each layer representing her incredible weight loss journey. She finished in under 3 hours and 30 minutes, turning her transformation story into a powerful celebration of how far she's come.
Meredith Smith ran a half marathon wearing 55 T-shirts to break a world record and celebrate losing over 80 pounds since she started running in 2013. The Fort Smith resident turned a childhood fear of running into an inspiring fitness journey that earned her a Guinness World Records title.
Ken Barnes will run a half marathon in full Cardinals baseball uniform while carrying a bat and glove to honor his father and attempt a Guinness World Record. The 33-year-old needs to finish 13.1 miles in under 1 hour, 48 minutes on April 11. #
Rodrigue Kwizera just rewrote the record books at the Prague Half Marathon, proving that dedication and determination can push human limits further than ever before. His stunning performance shows what's possible when talent meets opportunity.
Amanal Petros shattered his own German half marathon record by eight seconds, crossing the finish line in 59:22 and claiming fourth place on Europe's all-time list. The race rewrote the record books as six European runners broke the one-hour barrier together.
Three American runners who were accidentally led off course during a championship race will get another shot at competing on the world stage. World Athletics granted an unprecedented exemption after a media vehicle misdirected the athletes just miles from victory.
Chris White couldn't run a mile two years ago, but he just became the world record holder for the fastest half marathon run by someone with Multiple Sclerosis. The 42-year-old crossed the finish line at Brighton Half Marathon in 1:30:46, proving that an MS diagnosis doesn't have to stop your dreams.
Humanoid robots will attempt to beat human marathon records at next month's race in Beijing, aiming to cut last year's winning time by more than half. The leap in speed comes from major upgrades in hardware, algorithms, and battery technology that could reshape what robots can do.
Gulveer Singh just made history as the first Indian to complete a half marathon in under 60 minutes. His record-breaking 59:42 finish at the NYC Half Marathon shattered the previous national record by nearly a minute.
Humanoid robots are now running half marathons on their own, navigating city streets without human help in Beijing's upgraded 2026 race. This year's competition adds autonomous navigation and disaster rescue challenges, pushing robot technology toward real-world applications.
On June 6, 2026, Kumasi will launch Ghana's most ambitious running event, a 21-kilometer half marathon through the cultural capital's most iconic landmarks. One lucky runner will even take home a brand-new car.
Jacob Kiplimo shattered the world half marathon record in Lisbon, crossing the finish line in 57 minutes and 20 seconds. The 25-year-old Ugandan runner reclaimed a title he first earned in 2021, proving that dedication and patience pay off.
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo reclaimed the half marathon world record with a stunning 57:20 run in Lisbon, months after his previous record was disqualified on a technicality. Running without pacemakers, the three-time world cross-country champion proved his speed was genuine and set a new mark for the sport.
Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo just broke the half marathon world record in Lisbon, clocking an incredible 57:20 and shaving 10 seconds off the previous mark. It's redemption for the star athlete after his even faster 2024 time wasn't officially recognized.
Jacob Kiplimo just proved that setbacks don't define champions. The Ugandan athlete broke the half marathon world record in Lisbon, running 57:20 just weeks after his previous record was disqualified.
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo just shattered the half marathon world record by 10 seconds, finishing in an incredible 57:20 in Lisbon. After losing the record in 2024, he's officially reclaimed his crown.
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