Kenyan superstars Agnes Ngetich, Alex Mutiso break records at Tokyo Half Marathon

NAIROBI, Kenya, October 18, 2026 – World champion Agnes Ngetich continued her red-hot streak in 2026, with a course record at the Tokyo Half Marathon on Sunday. The world record holder clocked 1:04:23 to cross the finish line first, ahead of fellow countrywoman, Tabitha Njeri, who came second in 1:08:27. Japan’s Kazuna Kanemoto took the final podium place after timing 1:10:16 to finish third. Ngetich’s latest feat comes close to a month after she cruised to a women-only world record of 1:05:15 in the 21km at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen. The 25-year-old has only failed...

The world record holder clocked 1:04:23 to cross the finish line first, ahead of fellow countrywoman, Tabitha Njeri, who came second in 1:08:27.

Japan’s Kazuna Kanemoto took the final podium place after timing 1:10:16 to finish third.

Ngetich’s latest feat comes close to a month after she cruised to a women-only world record of 1:05:15 in the 21km at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.

The 25-year-old has only failed to win one race in the eight she has competed in this year.

She finished a disappointing 13th at the New York Half Marathon on March 15, clocking 1:10:25.

At the same time, in Tokyo, Alexander Mutiso led a clean podium sweep in the men’s race, stopping the clock at 59:51 — a course record for the Kenyan.

Kiprono Sitonik followed closely in second, clocking 59:55, whereas James Mutuku timed 1:00:07 to finish third.

Source: Capital FM Sports