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. PREMIUM 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. PREMIUM 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 Let’s pull together and stage a world-class championships in 2029 PREMIUM Tusker look to rewrite history against Tanzanian opponents PREMIUM Seb Coe: We made the right decision for the sport, now deliver on the promise PREMIUM Isaac Wanjohi: Barefoot boy who shared his light with the world 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 PREMIUM Court exposes officials in failed bid to seize Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Officials are accused of acting on instructions from powerful individuals. Ruto on New KCC: Let farmers run it The government has injected Sh8 billion into New KCC over the past three years. PREMIUM Hospital sued after twins born at 27 weeks, one dies, one loses his vision Father sued the hospital alleging that doctors failed to conduct mandatory screenings.
PREMIUM 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.
PREMIUM Marathon record holder Chepng'etich to grace Great Ethiopian Run More than 50,000 participants have registered for this year's race.
PREMIUM Court exposes officials in failed bid to seize Nakuru War Memorial Hospital Officials are accused of acting on instructions from powerful individuals.
Ruto on New KCC: Let farmers run it The government has injected Sh8 billion into New KCC over the past three years.
PREMIUM Hospital sued after twins born at 27 weeks, one dies, one loses his vision Father sued the hospital alleging that doctors failed to conduct mandatory screenings.
