Agathe Guillemot Crowned World Road Mile Champion in Copenhagen
The French athlete claimed the first individual global gold medal of her career by breaking the European record at the championships in Copenhagen.
Winning the women's road mile at the World Athletics Road Running Championships Copenhagen 26, Agathe Guillemot achieved the first global title of her career with a world-leading and European record time.
Moment of Victory in Copenhagen
French athlete Agathe Guillemot executed flawless timing in the race held through the streets of Copenhagen to secure the women's road mile championship.
Tactical Race and Final Sprint
While a large leading group progressed together for the majority of the race, the 27-year-old athlete followed a patient tactic and surged to the front shortly before the finish.
Podium Standings
Ethiopian Freweyni Hailu claimed the silver medal with a season's best time, while Kenyan Mirriam Cherop took home the bronze medal.
New Record and Times
Guillemot's time improved upon the former European record, while Denmark's Annemarie Nissen also ran a personal best in front of her home crowd.