A Record Shattering Moment, But What Does it Mean for Women in Sport? Kenyan Agnes Ngetich recently shattered the women only half marathon world record by a mere second, setting a new mark of 1:05. 15.
This impressive achievement not only broke Peres Jepchirchir's previous record but also sparked a significant conversation about women's participation in sport.
The women only half marathon event has been criticized for perpetuating the notion that women require separate competitions from men.