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Charles Matata Sets Delhi Half Marathon Course Record

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Date19 October 2026 (Monday)
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LanguageEnglish
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On 18 October 2026, Kenya's Charles Matata broke the course record at the 21st Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. He covered the 21.097-kilometre race in 58 minutes and 52 s

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