National Records and a World Lead Time
OAC Athletes Shattered National Records and Set New World Lead Time
ZURICH, Switzerland, March 3, 2025 - From a stunning world-leading 5000m performance and national records in the mile to a strong top-ten finish at the US Half Marathon Championships, athletes delivered exceptional results at both the Last Chance National Qualifier in Boston and the US Half Marathon Championships in Atlanta.
At the Last Chance National Qualifier, Josette Andrew set a new world lead time in the 5000m distance, crossing the finish line in 14.44.80. With this time, she also set a new PB, dipped below the standard to qualify for the World Indoor Championships, and goes No. 2 on the all-time indoor list in the US. Teammate Olivia Markezich placed fifth in a time of 15:14.42. In the men’s 5000m race, Ky Robinson finished third in a time of 13:02.34, followed by Dylan Jacobs in fourth in a time of 13:07.89.
In the women’s mile, Sinta Vissa and Maia Ramsden went second and third, securing a new national record for their respective countries. Visa finished in 4:21.51 and Ramsden in 4:21.56. In the men’s mile, Yared Nuguse announced that he would attempt to reclaim the world record from Jakob Ingebrigsten. Paced by teammate Mario Garcia Romo and Oliver Hoare, the first half was looking fast, but Nuguse ended up coming just two seconds short on taking back his record. Nuguse won the race in 3:47.22, followed by teammate Hoare in second, who finished in 3:50.77.
Top 10 Finish at the US Half Marathon Championships
At the US Half Marathon Championships, held in Atlanta, Georgia, Joe Klecker took on his second half-marathon ever in his career, clocking a 1:01.34 to finish 8th overall.
About On
On was born in the Swiss Alps in 2010 with the mission to ignite the human spirit through movement – a mission that still guides the brand today. Fifteen years after market launch, On delivers industry-disrupting innovation in premium footwear, apparel and accessories for high-performance running, outdoor, training, all-day activities and tennis. On’s award-winning CloudTec® and LightSpray™ innovation, purposeful design and groundbreaking strides within the circular economy have attracted a fast-growing global fan base – inspiring humans to explore, discover and Dream On.
On is present in more than 60 countries globally and engages with a digital community on www.on.com.