Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya made history at the Chicago Marathon by smashing the world record by nearly two minutes, finishing in an impressive time of 2:09:56. The 30-year-old athlete surpassed the previous record set by Tigist Assefa of Ethiopia in 2:11:53 at the 2023 Berlin Marathon. Sutume Asefa Kebede of Ethiopia secured the second position with a time of 2:17:32.
Chepngetich's remarkable achievement not only earned her the victory but also marked her as the first woman to break the 2:10 barrier in the marathon. This win adds to her previous victories at the Chicago Marathon in 2021 and 2022, with a runner-up finish last year.
