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China: Humanoid Robot Sets New Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing 2

A half-marathon featuring both humanoid robots and human runners was held in Beijing on Sunday, April 19. The winning robot "Lightning", developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the men's human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds.

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China: Humanoid Robot Sets New Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing 3

A half-marathon featuring both humanoid robots and human runners was held in Beijing on Sunday, April 19. The winning robot "Lightning", developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the men's human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds. Robots also showcased smooth dance moves at a special stage next to the marathon path at the robot mall.

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China: Humanoid Robot Sets New Half-Marathon World Record in Beijing

A half-marathon featuring both humanoid robots and human runners was held in Beijing on Sunday, April 19. The winning robot "Lightning", developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor, finished in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, beating the men's human world record of 57 minutes and 20 seconds.

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Robot marathon

Robot marathon

A humanoid robot falls upon starting a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon

Robot marathon

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon

Robot marathon

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon

Robot marathon

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

A humanoid robot takes part in a half marathon for robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon

Robot marathon

Photo shows the winner of a half marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

Photo shows the winner of a half marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon

Robot marathon

Photo shows the winner of a half marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Robot marathon in Beijing

Robot marathon in Beijing

Photo shows the winner of a half marathon for humanoid robots in Beijing on April 19, 2026.

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

In 2025, humanoid robot sports competitions in China have gained wide attention both at home and abroad. In April, humanoid robots and human runners took to the same half-marathon course in Beijing for the first time. Wuxi hosted the first multi-sport games for embodied intelligent robots, with over 150 robot athletes competing in a variety of events. In August, Beijing held the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, featuring 280 teams from 16 countries and regions. This file photo taken on Aug. 17, 2025 shows humanoid robots running during a sprint match at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, capital of China. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

In 2025, humanoid robot sports competitions in China have gained wide attention both at home and abroad. In April, humanoid robots and human runners took to the same half-marathon course in Beijing for the first time. Wuxi hosted the first multi-sport games for embodied intelligent robots, with over 150 robot athletes competing in a variety of events. In August, Beijing held the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, featuring 280 teams from 16 countries and regions. This file photo taken on Aug. 11, 2025 shows humanoid robots combating during a kickboxing match at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, capital of China. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Giza Pyramids Half Marathon - Egypte

Runners participate in the Pyramids Half Marathon held at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, on December 13, 2025. Around 10,000 runners competed on Saturday during the half marathon at the famed pyramids area. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a press conference about the 'Mexico Imparable' Half Marathon at the National Palace. on October 31, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a press conference about the 'Mexico Imparable' Half Marathon at the National Palace. on October 31, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

Raramuri runner Maria Lorena Ramirez Nahueachi speaks during a press conference about the 'Mexico Imparable' Half Marathon at the National Palace. on October 31, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

(L-R) Mirna Beatriz De la Cruz Alvarez, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo and Raramuri runner Maria Lorena Ramirez Nahueachi pose during a press conference on the 'Mexico Imparable' Half Marathon at the National Palace. on October 31, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

Raramuri runner Maria Lorena Ramirez Nahueachi looks on during a press conference on the 'Mexico Imparable' Half Marathon at the National Palace. on October 31, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

Raramuri runner Maria Lorena Ramirez Nahueachi and Mirna Beatriz De la Cruz Alvarez during a press conference on the 'Mexico Imparable' Half Marathon at the National Palace. on October 31, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

President Claudia Sheinbaum Holds Briefing - Mexico City

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo speaks during a press conference about the 'Mexico Imparable' Half Marathon at the National Palace. on October 31, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Luis Barron / Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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The Tallinn Marathon

The Tallinn Marathon

13.09.2025, Tallinn. The Tallinn Marathon's race centre and start/finish are located on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Tallinn, and the route, which winds its way through the streets and on easy paths, passes through some fascinating places, giving a colourful overview of the Estonian capital. Half marathon of 21 km. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

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