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The Valencia Marathon 2026 loses one of its major protagonists. Yomif Kejelcha will not be able to participate in the upcoming edition of the race, scheduled for December 6, after suffering an injury that will force him to pause his preparation and focus on recovery.
The Ethiopian athlete, currently the world record holder in the half marathon and the second-fastest man in marathon history, had generated huge anticipation after his spectacular debut over the distance at the London Marathon, where he clocked 1:59:41.
“Sometimes sport is like that. I need to stop now, recover well and work hard to be back on the starting line soon,” Kejelcha himself explained in the statement released by the Valencian organizers.
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His absence marks a significant setback for Valencia’s men’s lineup, as he loses one of the leading contenders to fight for the victory and for the historical records of the distance.
