The 23-year-old Ethiopian world record holder Yalemzerf Yehualaw is set to make her mark on South Africa as she gears up for the Durban 10 km road race. Known for its lightning-fast times, the Durban 10 km has witnessed some of the country's most impressive performances, with Joshua Cheptegei smashing records in 2018 with a remarkable time of 27:16. Previous races have also attracted top-tier international runners like Cheptegei and European 10 km record holder Julian Wanders. "Lovers of the sport will see the world's best female runner compete in Durban. She also holds the second-fastest time ever recorded in the 21 km distance, clocking an impressive 63:51.

Source: Ethiopian News May 26, 2023 10:40 UTC