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The 2026 Seville Half Marathon, held on Sunday, 25th January, delivered everything elite road racing promises — raw speed, fearless competition, and moments that will linger long after the finish tape was broken. On the fast streets of Seville, the world witnessed a men’s race decided in the final strides and a women’s performance that redefined the course itself.

From the opening kilometers, the men’s elite field set an uncompromising tempo, with a tightly packed lead group refusing to give an inch. As the kilometers clicked away, it became clear that victory would not be earned early, but fought for to the very end.

That prediction proved true in dramatic fashion. With just 300 meters remaining, France’s Emmanuel Roudolff-Levisse summoned a perfectly timed kick, surging clear in a furious sprint to snatch victory in 1:00:24. His move caught the field at full stretch, and although Kenya’s Owen Korir Kapkama responded instantly, the line arrived a fraction too soon. Kapkama finished second in 1:00:25, separated from gold by the narrowest of margins. Fellow Kenyan Jonathan Kipkoech Kamosong completed the podium in 1:00:33, capping a race defined by intensity and precision.

Behind the leaders, the international depth of the race was on full display. Eritrea’s Melkeneh Azize Abebe and Belgium’s Simon Debognies rounded out the top five, while the home crowd found its moment of celebration as Spain’s Roberto Alaiz emerged as the leading Spanish finisher in 1:03:55, drawing loud applause along the course.

As the echoes of the men’s sprint finish faded, the women’s race unfolded with a different but equally compelling narrative — one of control, confidence, and historic speed.

Ethiopia’s Zeineba Yimer Worku asserted her authority early, running with smooth efficiency and relentless rhythm. Kilometer by kilometer, she extended her advantage, turning the race into a personal exhibition of elite road-running excellence. When she crossed the finish line in 1:06:33, it was more than a victory — it was a statement. Her performance established a new Seville Half Marathon course record and stood out as one of the finest women’s road-running displays of the season.

In one unforgettable morning on 25 January, the Seville Half Marathon 2026 delivered drama measured in hundredths of a second and history written in bold new numbers — a true celebration of global road racing at its finest.