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Agnes Ngetich has reacted after missing out on the late Agnes Tirop's women's-only world record at the Adizero Road to Records.
Former World Cross Country bronze medallist Agnes Ngetich has expressed disappointment after missing the women’s-only 10km world record at the Adizero Road to Records on Saturday morning.
Ngetich cut the tape in 30:03 to cross the finish line ahead of reigning World Cross Country bronze medallist Margaret Chelimo who crossed the line in 30:39. Jesca Chelangat completed the podium, clocking an astonishing 30:46 to cross the line.
With her time, Ngetich missed the late Agnes Tirop’s world record of 30:01 by two seconds. The late Tirop set the record during the 2021 edition of the Adizero Road to Records that has stood since then before Ngetich threatened it.
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12:22 - 27.04.2024
Agnes Ngetich threatens Agnes Tirop's women-only 10km world record
Agnes Ngetich has threatened the late Agnes Tirop's women-only 10km world record at the Adizero Road to records following the astonishing time she clocked to win the race.
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Following her win, she complained about having worked alone and pushed herself throughout the race, something that cost her the world record.
“My race was good, though I struggled alone and pushed alone and that’s why I missed the world record…I’m happy with the result but I really wanted the world record.
“However, now that I have missed it, I’m content with my win because I worked alone. I normally train my mind to always keep going and target to lower my time and I want to go for the Olympics…my target for this year,” Ngetich said.
Meanwhile, Ngetich started the race comfortably and was in charge from the 3km mark, looking very poised as she competed.
The 23-year-old showcased her skills and kept checking her watch throughout the race and after covering 7km, she had opened up a wide gap between herself and her competitors and was looking very strong.
As she passed the ninth-kilometer mark, she was pushing hard as fans cheered her to keep going. With the finish line in sight, Ngetich then sprinted to the finish line, clocking 30:03 to cross the finish line first.
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Agnes Ngetich will be seeking redemption at this weekend's Adizero Road To Records after her dismal show at the World Cross Country Championships due to period cramps.
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