Australia's record falls at the Hyundai Mitja Marató in Barcelona By Brooks

## Historic! Jack Rayner Conquers Barcelona with a National Half Marathon Record

### The Australian shatters the previous mark and joins the select club of athletes who have dropped the time in Barcelona.

The Hyundai Mitja Marató de Barcelona by Brooks has witnessed a sporting milestone this Sunday. The Australian athlete Jack Rayner, only 30 years old, has written his name in gold letters in the history of the event by achieving the national half marathon record for his country. Rayner crossed the finish line in an impressive sixth position with a time of 59 minutes and 53 seconds, a record that allows him to join the exclusive group of seven men who have managed to break the magical hour barrier in this prestigious competition.

The oceanic racer demonstrated a formidable performance from the start, remaining in the leading group throughout the race. Despite not being able to challenge the Ethiopian Hagos Gebrhiwet for victory, who won with a stratospheric time of 58 minutes and 05 seconds, Rayner maintained a dizzying pace, averaging a spectacular 2 minutes and 50 seconds per kilometer.

This achievement is not an isolated event in Rayner's career. The Australian athlete, who already participated in the marathon at the Tokyo Olympic Games, also holds the national records for 5,000 meters (12:59.43) and 10,000 meters indoors (27:09.57). With his new half marathon record, Rayner has lowered by four seconds the previous best mark in his country, which was held by Brett Robinson, with a time of 59:57 achieved in the Kagawa Marugame Half Marathon.

The Hyundai Mitja Marató de Barcelona thus consolidates itself as a first-class setting for the achievement of great athletic feats, attracting elite runners from all over the world and offering a fast and demanding circuit that allows personal bests and records to be broken.

#### Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jack Rayner?
Jack Rayner is a 30-year-old Australian athlete, a specialist in long-distance events, who has broken his country's national half marathon record in Barcelona.

What was Jack Rayner's time in the Barcelona half marathon?
Jack Rayner completed the Barcelona half marathon with a time of 59 minutes and 53 seconds.

What position did Jack Rayner get in the race?
Jack Rayner finished in sixth position at the Hyundai Mitja Marató in Barcelona.

Is this the first time Rayner has raced in Barcelona?
The text does not specify if it is the first time that Rayner runs in Barcelona, ​​but it does say that he has achieved a historic milestone in this edition.

Who won the Barcelona half marathon?
The winner of the Hyundai Mitja Marató in Barcelona was the Ethiopian Hagos Gebrhiwet, with a time of 58:05.

What other records does Jack Rayner hold?
Jack Rayner also holds the Australian national records for 5,000 meters (12:59.43) and 10,000 meters indoor (27:09.57).

What was the Australian half marathon record before the race?
The previous Australian half marathon record was held by Brett Robinson, with a time of 59:57.

How ​​many athletes have gone under the hour in the Barcelona half marathon?
With Rayner's brand, there are now seven men who have managed to beat the hour in the Hyundai Mitja Marató in Barcelona.

At what pace did Jack Rayner run to achieve his record?
Jack Rayner averaged a spectacular pace of 2 minutes and 50 seconds per kilometer.

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