First race with the NIKE kit and new AR with 66’03” (unofficial) in BCN
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I was watching the race on Spanish broadcast and noticed how tiny she is I don't think she even reaches five feet does anyone know her actual height ? Even by distance runner standards she's tiny.
Anyway sorry for the digression but congratulations to her on her new American record. I got her at 6604 on the finish line but it may be quicker or slower depending on the official time
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Would be curious to find out how the UA shoes compare to the Nike ones, but with her previous times and Lokedi’s times they can’t be too far off
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Catalan broadcast, not spanish. 😉
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Ghost1 wrote:
I was watching the race on Spanish broadcast and noticed how tiny she is I don't think she even reaches five feet does anyone know her actual height ? Even by distance runner standards she's tiny.
Anyway sorry for the digression but congratulations to her on her new American record. I got her at 6604 on the finish line but it may be quicker or slower depending on the official time
Not sure what her exact height is but she’s definitely teeny weiny.
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Catalonia in Spain....even though many Catalans wish to divorce.... 😡
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Ghost1 wrote:
I was watching the race on Spanish broadcast and noticed how tiny she is I don't think she even reaches five feet does anyone know her actual height ? Even by distance runner standards she's tiny.
Anyway sorry for the digression but congratulations to her on her new American record. I got her at 6604 on the finish line but it may be quicker or slower depending on the official time
She has been measured at 5 ft -0 (in).
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Ferranillo wrote:
First race with the NIKE kit and new AR with 66’03” (unofficial) in BCN
She did fantastic! 2nd place!
Also of note that American Taylor Roe was there and ran 66:52 for 4th place.
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She was running much faster and then struggled over the last 6k. 30:51 through 10k, 46:28 at 15k. Once she gets a few more months of mileage in she will be rocking it. ps- she 4’11” tops…
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Who is coaching her and where is she training?
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Kvothe wrote:
Ghost1 wrote:
I was watching the race on Spanish broadcast and noticed how tiny she is I don't think she even reaches five feet does anyone know her actual height ? Even by distance runner standards she's tiny.
Anyway sorry for the digression but congratulations to her on her new American record. I got her at 6604 on the finish line but it may be quicker or slower depending on the official time
She has been measured at 5 ft -0 (in).
Ha, not even 5’0. I got to work with her at USATF events and she is closer to 4’9 or so. I have a picture with her and my 12 year old and my 12 yr old almost ahead taller, and she’s barely 4’10!
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Djesb wrote:
Ha, not even 5’0. I got to work with her at USATF events and she is closer to 4’9 or so. I have a picture with her and my 12 year old and my 12 yr old almost ahead taller, and she’s barely 4’10!
Did a witch doctor shrink your daughter's head?
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Hyundai Mitja Marato Barcelona by Brooks
Weini Kelati Frezghi set 4 American Records at today’s 2026 Barcelona Half Marathon presented by Hyundai & Brooks. Weini started the race 3 seconds after the gun, so the split time is the new record minus 3 seconds.
Old Records
- 10 km - 30:52 Shalane Flanagan (tied)
- 15 km - 46:29 Weini Kelati
- 20 km - 1:02:43 Weini Kelati
- 21.1 km Half Marathon - 1:06:09 Weini Kelati
New Records
- 10 km - 30:52 Weini Kelati (tied)
- 15 km - 46:32 Weini Kelati
- 20 km - 1:02:39 Weini Kelati
- 21.1 km Half Marathon - 1:06:04 Weini Kelati
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One of my athletes who beat Weini in Tallahassee is 4'10" and Weini is a bit taller. She might be 5' even, maybe.
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It could easily get too silly to meme this thread title, but because it’s a solid statement and a reasonable corrective to the negativity of the usual “goes home,” count me in.
Also, of course, kudos to a really fine runner — Kelati.
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She's taking notes from Mondo Duplantis.
2024 Houston -66:25 AR
2025 Houston - 66:09 AR
2026 Barcelona - 66:04 AR
As long as Roe isnt right on your heels in the race, just trim a few seconds and keep cashing those American Record bonus checks!
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