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Kenya’s Susan Chemaimak set a new women’s record at the 2025 Beijing Half Marathon, leading a strong international field.
Susy Chebat Chemaimak carved her name into Beijing Half Marathon history on Sunday, smashing the women’s course record with a spectacular run of 1:09:07.
The Kenyan star powered through the scenic streets of Beijing, leading the women’s field from start to finish and setting a new benchmark in one of Asia’s most prestigious road races.
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Chemaimak’s dominant performance unfolded against the backdrop of a historic course stretching from Tiananmen Square to the Beijing Olympic Park.
"I really appreciate the opportunity to race in Beijing. The course here is good," said Charles Mbatha Matata, her compatriot and the men’s race winner as per Xinhua.
"I was focusing on 59 minutes, which is my target time. The final result is not so bad and not so good."
In the women’s race, Chemaimak left no doubts. She shattered the previous course record of 1:11:07, set in 2023 by China’s Liu Min, by a full two minutes. Uganda’s Rispa Cherop secured second place, while Ethiopia’s Beriha Gebreyohanes Gebreslasie came in third.
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The 2025 edition of the Beijing Half Marathon was more competitive than ever, with organizers expanding the elite athlete field in pursuit of record-breaking performances.
Eight international female elites were invited, five of whom had previously clocked sub-70-minute times. The stage was set, and Chemaimak delivered.
According to the Global Times, Liu Min expressed admiration for the growing appeal of the sport.
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"There are so many uncertainties along the way — that's the charm of competitive sport," Liu said. "A marathon is a way for young people to connect with a city's culture and its unique character."
The course, now refined with fewer U-turns and longer straightaways past the 17.5-kilometer mark, was designed to help runners maintain rhythm and chase personal bests.
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