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20 Apr 2026, 08:06 GMT+10
BEIJING,20th April, 2026 (WAM) -- A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners has broken the world record at a Beijing half-marathon, showcasing the rapid technological advancements achieved by Chinese makers.
The winning humanoid, equipped with an autonomous navigation system and running for Chinese smartphone maker Honor, completed the roughly 21km (13-mile) course in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, at an average speed of about 25km/h (15.5mph), according to state broadcaster CCTV.
That was far faster than the top human in Sunday's race, while also surpassing the current men's world record of 57:20, held by Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo.
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