Chepngetich set the world record in 2:09:56, smashing the previous record of 2:11:53 held by Ethiopian Tigst Assefa. I am very proud of myself and I've done well for the victory and the world record. It was a second world record for Kenya in as many years at the Chicago Marathon after Kelvin Kiptum set the men's record in 2023. "This world record I'm dedicating to Kelvin Kiptum because maybe he could have defended his title and again [achieved] a world record," she said on Sunday, fighting back tears. The Kenyan runner showed early on that she meant business as she ran a 1:04:16 half marathon split, the fastest half marathon ever on US soil.

Source: Ethiopian News October 14, 2024 00:19 UTC