{"id":16309,"date":"2026-04-09T08:55:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cursadebombers.barcelona\/2026\/04\/09\/records-historics-running-valencia-barcelona-lille\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T09:05:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T09:05:27","slug":"records-historics-running-valencia-barcelona-lille","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cursadebombers.barcelona\/en\/2026\/04\/09\/records-historics-running-valencia-barcelona-lille\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic records in the running world over the past months"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"576\">\n<h5><strong>The running world has experienced spectacular weeks, with impressive records leaving their mark at both European and global level. From continental bests to national records, athletes have shown their highest level across 5 km, 10 km and marathon distances. <\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><b>Men\u2019s 10K: European and Spanish records in Valencia<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Valencia 10K once again proved why it is considered one of the fastest courses in the world. Sweden\u2019s Andreas Almgren crossed the finish line in 26:45, setting a new European record and showcasing the speed of the course. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, Spain\u2019s Said Mechaal delivered an outstanding 27:25, breaking the national record and confirming his status as one of the country\u2019s top running talents. <br \/> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>omen\u2019s 10K: Eilish McColgan makes history<br \/> <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Britain\u2019s Eilish McColgan made a huge impact in her Valencia debut, clocking 30:08 to set a new European record in the women\u2019s 10K. 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