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Kenyas Brigid Kosgei lowers world record

Brigid Kosgei of Kenya wins the women's the 2019 Great North Run in Newcastle, England, yesterday. [AP]

Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei broke the women’s half-marathon world record yesterday, crossing the line in one hour four minutes and 28 seconds to win the Great North Run.

Her time was 23 seconds quicker than the previous best of 1:04.51 by fellow Kenyan Joyciline Jepkosgei, set in 2017.

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