Kenya: Ruth Chepngetich Breaks World Record; Smashing Berlin Feat After Clocking 2:09:57

Ruth Chepngetich put her name in the history books thanks to a remarkable performance at the Chicago Marathon, which she won with a world record time of 2:09:57.

Chepngetich, a heavy favourite to win the race on Sunday, October 13, shattered the world record of 2:11:53 previously set by Ethiopian Tigst Assefa at the 2023 Berlin Marathon.

The 30-year-old started the race decently, getting ahead of her closest rivals Asefa Kebede and Joyciline Jepkosgei early on. At the hour mark, however,…