A fast runner just broke a big world record. His name is Yomif Kejelcha. He comes from a country named Ethiopia. He ran in a big race on Sunday. The race took place in Buenos Aires. Many people watched him run.
The race was a half marathon. Runners must go a very long way. They run for more than twenty kilometres. Yomif ran faster than all other runners. He crossed the finish line in first place. The crowd cheered for the fast runner.
The Fast Time
Yomif finished the race in a record time. His clock showed fifty-six minutes and fifty-one seconds. That is a very fast time for running. He beat the old record by many seconds. People were very happy about his new time.
Running a half marathon is very hard work. Runners train for many months to get ready. Yomif ran each kilometre at a very fast speed. He did not slow down at the end. His hard work paid off in the end.
The Big Race
The big race happened in the city of Buenos Aires. Argentina is a country in South America. Many top runners came to this big event. The weather was good for a fast race. The streets were flat and very smooth.
Fans stood on both sides of the long road. They shouted loud cheers for all the runners. Yomif heard the fans shouting his name. The loud noise gave him extra speed. He ran even faster towards the end line.
What Happens Next
Yomif now holds a very special running record. World sports leaders will check his race time today. They will make sure all the rules were followed. Then they will officially name him the record holder.
Yomif wants to run in more races this year. He plans to rest for a few days first. Then he will go back to running practice. Fans hope to see him break more records soon.