This HISD fifth grader likely broke a world record at Houston's Half Marathon
- Posted on January 14, 2026
- By Houston Chronicle
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This HISD fifth grader likely broke a world record at Houston's Half Marathon
Are you faster than a fifth grader? Leo Mendoza, an 11-year-old fifth grader at HISD's Kolter Elementary, ran 13.1 miles in 1 hour, 22 minutes - less than 6 and a half minutes per mile.
