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Chepngetich's marathon world record in Chicago

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Kenya's Chepngetich breaks marathon world record

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich breaks the record for the fastest women's marathon to win the Chicago Marathon on Sunday.

Athletics Weekly · 1d

Chepngetich’s 2:09:56 world marathon record tests the belief of fans

As the Kenyan becomes the first woman to break 2:10, the running world is left wondering if the performance was down to her undoubted talent, hi-tech super shoes, modern energy drinks or something els

NBC Chicago · 2d

Beyond the world record finish, the 2024 Chicago Marathon set another major record

Chepngetich's historic finish marks the first women's marathon time under 2 hours and 10 minutes. The previous world record was 2 hours, 11 minutes and 53 seconds, set by Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. Chepngetich finished with an unofficial time of 2 hours, 9 minutes and 56 seconds.

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Here’s How Fast the World’s Best Marathoners Can Run

Below you’ll find tables detailing several marathon superlatives: the 10 fastest marathoners in history on record-eligible ...

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Athletes reflect on marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum's legacy

Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya shattered the marathon world record in Chicago in 2023, clocking in at just 2 hours and 35 seconds. The 24-year-old captivated the audience and set new limits in long ...

Ruth Chepngetich shatters women’s marathon world record at Chicago Marathon

Kenyan Ruth Chepngetich ran the fastest women’s marathon in history to win the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Chepngetich, 30, clocked 2 hours, 9 minutes, 56 seconds, crushing the world record of 2:11:53 ...

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The amazing times of the world’s fastest marathon runners

Running a marathon is always an achievement, no matter what your finishing time. However, some marathon times are simply too ...

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