It was a historic day in Berlin as PUMA athlete Amanal Petros once again raised the bar on home soil. Racing in the FAST-R NITRO™ Elite 3, Petros shattered his own national record and clocked a personal best of 59:22.
His third-place finish was nine seconds faster than his 2025 performance, proving that his recent training block in Kenya is paying off in a big way.
A Record-Breaking Day in Berlin
Petros wasn’t the only one celebrating a career-defining run. The PUMA women’s roster also turned heads with massive performances:
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Esther Pfeiffer (Germany): The four-time national champion shaved three seconds off her PB, finishing 5th with a stellar time of 67:25.
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Chloe Herbiet (Belgium): In a truly standout performance, Herbiet sliced over two and a half minutes off her previous best. Her time of 67:32 set a new Belgian national record.
“To hit such a big personal best and set a new national record feels amazing,” said Herbiet. “I came into today feeling confident after training with the PUMA Elite Running Team in North Carolina, but this even exceeded my own expectations.”
The Tech Behind the Speed
These results continue to cement the FAST-R NITRO™ Elite 3 as the shoe to beat. Engineered specifically to “obliterate personal bests,” it has become the most coveted piece of gear in the PUMA lineup over the last year.
What’s Next?
The momentum is clearly building for the rest of the 2026 season. Petros is already eyeing the podium at the London Marathon next month, while Herbiet looks to carry this energy into a massive year of racing.
With stars like Fiona O’Keeffe and Rory Linkletter also on the roster, the PUMA team is looking faster than ever.
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