Ruth Chepngetich shattered the women’s marathon world record with a time of 2:09:56, almost 2 minutes faster than the previous record, marking a historic achievement.
Chepngetich's performance places her as the first woman to complete the marathon distance in under 2 hours and 10 minutes, a significant milestone in athletics.
After her win, Chepngetich expressed immense pride, stating, 'I feel so great... This is my dream. I fought a lot, thinking about the world record.'
Dedication to the late Kelvin Kiptum, she noted: 'He pushed the limits of long-distance running,' as she reclaimed the world record for Kenya, highlighting the emotional aspect of her victory.
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