19 Apr 2026, 08:59 Updated: 36m ago The winning robot beat the world record set by Jacob Kiplimo last month in Lisbon 19 Apr 2026, 08:59 | Updated: 36m ago The 2026 Beijing half-marathon saw over 100 robots racing, including many vying for the podium. Picture: Alamy By Poppy Jacobs Dozens of humanoid robots raced past humans in the Beijing half-marathon on Sunday, showing huge developments from a year prior. Loading audio... The Chinese-made humanoid robots had lagged far behind in the 2025 race, with robots struggling to get off the starting line and many unable to finish.Last year's champion...