Ruth Chepngetich shattered the women's full marathon world record with a time of 2:09:56 at the Chicago Marathon, marking the first woman under 2:10.
Chepngetich's record time is almost two minutes faster than the previous world record set by Tigst Assefa, exemplifying an incredible achievement in marathon history.
This victory in Chicago represents Chepngetich's third marathon win at the event, where she previously earned gold in 2021 and 2022, underscoring her exceptional talent.
Chepngetich dedicated her record-breaking performance to the late Kelvin Kiptum, reflecting the emotional weight of her achievement and the legacy of Kenyan marathon runners.
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