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 Migori Youth preparing for their big day in the top league PREMIUM McCarthy: This is what cost Kenya against Eritrea in Afcon qualifier PREMIUM Wanjiru, Assefa collide on the streets of Berlin PREMIUM Inside the growing mixed martial arts scene in Kenya 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 Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
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 Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
