Agathe Guillemot, a 27-year-old runner from Brittany, France, has made history by winning the mile event at the World Road Running Championships. The competition took place on Saturday, September 19, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Guillemot clocked in at 4 minutes 22.74 seconds, setting a new European record for the distance and securing her first world title. She finished ahead of Ethiopian athlete Freweyni Hailu (4:24.35) and Kenyan Mirriam Cherop (4:25.71). This was the second time the World Road Running Championships were held in Copenhagen, following the inaugural event in Riga, Latvia, in 2023. The 2025 edition, which was originally scheduled to take place in San Diego, was canceled due to logistical and financial challenges. Guillemot, who primarily competes in the 1,500 meters on the track, has had a strong season. She previously won the European indoor championship in the 1,500 meters in 2025 and earned her first international victory of the summer. However, she finished fourth in the 1,500 meters at both the World Indoor Championships in March in Torun, Poland, and the European Championships in August in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Her performance in Copenhagen marks a significant breakthrough in her career, showcasing her versatility across track and road events. In the men’s race, German athlete Robert Farken claimed victory with a time of 3 minutes 51.80 seconds, edging out American Yared Nuguse (3:52.33) and Dutch runner Ruben Querinjean (3:52.77). The competition saw the absence of several top athletes, including Polish runner Klaudia Kazimierska, British athlete Georgia Hunter Bell, and American Nikki Hiltz. These athletes had all placed on the podium in the 1,500 meters at the Ultimate Championships, a track event held last week, but chose not to participate in the road race. The World Road Running Championships attract elite athletes from around the globe, offering a platform for both track and road specialists to compete. The event in Copenhagen highlighted the growing prominence of road running, with Guillemot’s record-breaking performance and Farken’s victory underscoring the high level of competition. As the sport continues to evolve, events like these provide valuable opportunities for athletes to test their skills on different terrains and under varying conditions.