Fiorini and Perez Shatter Race Walking World Records in Birmingham
UKPulse Sport Desk
Sofia Fiorini and Maria Perez have both set new world records in race walking at the 2026 European Athletics Championships.
- Sofia Fiorini broke the women's marathon race walking world record by over nine minutes.
- Maria Perez set a new world record in the women's half-marathon race walking.
- The record-breaking performances occurred at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Italy's Sofia Fiorini has dramatically broken the women's marathon race walking world record, shaving over nine minutes off the previous best time. Her record-smashing performance took place at the 2026 European Athletics Championships in Birmingham.
Also making history at the same event, Spain's Maria Perez set a new world record in the women's half-marathon race walking.