Caption for the landscape image: Ruth Chepngetich: I started thinking of breaking women’s world record in 2018 Saturday, November 16, 2024 Scroll down to read the article Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich poses for a photo after after winning the Chicago Marathon in a new world record time of 2:09:56 on October 13, 2024. Photo credit: Reuters By Bernard Rotich Reporter NMG Sport Summary Article Related What you need to know: Chepngetich ran a blistering 2:18:35 to win the 2018 Istanbul Marathon, 1 minute 34 seconds shy of the record.The women’s mixed world record then stood at 2:15:25 set by Briton great Paula Radcliffe on April 17, 2005. In Addis Ababa Ruth Chepngetich has revealed that she started thinking about attempting to break the women’s world record in 2018. Marathon record holder Chepng'etich eyes faster time She became the first woman to run a full marathon in under two hours and 10 minutes. Marathon record holder Chepng'etich to grace Great Ethiopian Run More than 50,000 participants have registered for this year's race. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Kenya Lionesses hunt for victory on Nairobi home turf PREMIUM Kenya's teenage judoka Kulova down, but far from out PREMIUM Bayern v Ajax: Premium tickets available PREMIUM Why Fifa gave Mariga-called NEC meeting a red card Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles Ebola: What new rules mean for Kenyans returning home for Christmas New rules outline mandatory screening, possible quarantine. Stones, stampede as goons raid United Opposition rally in Embu Muturi and Kivuti accuse government allies of political intimidation. PREMIUM Of Sifuna, Jason and improbable quests Like literary heroes, Sifuna is a man going on a journey, and he reminds one of the most interesting classic stories of impossible quests.
Marathon record holder Chepng'etich eyes faster time She became the first woman to run a full marathon in under two hours and 10 minutes.
Marathon record holder Chepng'etich to grace Great Ethiopian Run More than 50,000 participants have registered for this year's race.
Ebola: What new rules mean for Kenyans returning home for Christmas New rules outline mandatory screening, possible quarantine.
Stones, stampede as goons raid United Opposition rally in Embu Muturi and Kivuti accuse government allies of political intimidation.
PREMIUM Of Sifuna, Jason and improbable quests Like literary heroes, Sifuna is a man going on a journey, and he reminds one of the most interesting classic stories of impossible quests.
