Efrem Gidey Breaks 40-Year-Old Irish 10km Record in Valencia

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Clonliffe’s Efrem Gidey has broken the long-standing 10km Irish record, set by John Treacy, by three seconds at the Valencia Ibercaja race on Sunday. Gidey, who clocked a time of 27:43, surpassed Treacy’s 40-year-old record of 27:46, set in 1985.

Valencia, known as a hub for fast road racing, is famous for hosting record-breaking performances. The Spanish city is home to both the men’s and women’s best half-marathon times, attracting elite athletes aiming for personal bests, qualifying times, and world records.

Gidey’s impressive performance on Sunday saw him complete the race with a steady first half, reaching the 5km mark in 13:52. He finished in 27:43, not only setting a new personal best but also surpassing Treacy’s benchmark. This new time adds to his growing list of achievements, having previously set the half-marathon record in Copenhagen last September with a time of 60:51.

At just 24 years old, Gidey’s promising career is far from over. He is on track to break the 10km track record of 27:39.55, which is currently held by Alastair Cragg. With several years ahead of him, Gidey has the potential to set more records in the future.

In Sunday’s race, Gidey finished in 20th place, making a strong push in the second half of the race, advancing seven positions. The race was won by Sweden’s Andreas Algren, who set a new European record of 26:54.

Meanwhile, Great Britain’s Rory Leonard, coached by the same coach as Gidey, also had a remarkable performance. Leonard broke Mo Farah’s British 10km record, finishing in 27:28.

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